Alexander Paul, CPA, MBA
President
Shareholder, Accounting & Auditing
412.281.4429
apaul@alpern.com
Areas of Specialization
Mr. Paul's unique blend of experience as a practicing CPA and a corporate officer in private industry enables him to offer a diverse range of accounting, audit, tax and business advisory services, including:
- Conventional financing
- Operational reviews
- Forecasts and projections
- Strategic planning
- Contract negotiations
- Cost control
- Cash flow analysis
- Maintenance of banking and bonding relationships
- Litigation support
- Mergers and acquisitions
Experience
Mr. Paul has been with the Firm since 1983 and a Shareholder since 1988. He became President of the Firm in 1998. His background includes experience with a national certified public accounting firm, in addition to his 24 years of experience with Alpern Rosenthal. His experience also includes serving as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of a privately-held company that operated on a national level.
Professional Affiliations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Association for Corporate Growth
- Young Presidents’ Organization — Pittsburgh Chapter Chairperson, Board of Directors, Member, East Central Regional Board, Regional Health and Development Chair
- Turnaround Management Association
- Pittsburgh Venture Capital Association, Board Member
- VisitPittsburgh, Board of Directors
Education
- University of Pittsburgh — MBA, Accounting; BS, Economics

