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James J. Cunningham, CPA
Director, Professional Services Group — Pittsburgh
412.281.2533
jcunningham@alpern.com
Areas of Specialization
Mr. Cunningham provides clients with a full range of tax and business consulting services, including:
- Revenue recognition and method of accounting consulting
- Establishing or revising organizational structure
- Tax implications of mergers, acquisitions and dispositions
- Reorganizations under partnership and S Corporation statutes
- State and local issues, including sales and use
- Business and individual tax planning and consulting
- Representation before tax authorities
- Business succession and estate planning
Experience
Mr. Cunningham joined Alpern Rosenthal as a Senior Tax Manager in 1993 after working with a national accounting firm. With more than 20 years in tax and public accounting, Mr. Cunningham provides tax and business consulting services for clients primarily in transportation, technology, manufacturing, construction, professional services and real estate development and management. Mr. Cunningham is also an active member of various community and civic organizations.
Professional Affiliations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, State Taxation Committee
- St. Stephen’s Church, Endowment Committee
- Quaker Valley Recreation Association, Board Treasurer
- Woodland Swim Club, Inc., Board Member and Finance Director
Education
- Clarion University — BSBA, Accounting