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Alexander Paul, CPA, MBA

Director, Construction Services Group — Pittsburgh

Areas of Specialization

Mr. Paul’s unique blend of experience as a practicing CPA and a corporate officer at a construction company enables him to offer a diverse range of accounting, auditing, tax and business consulting services, including:

Conventional financing
Operational reviews
Forecasts and projections
Strategic planning
Contract negotiations
Cost control
Cash flow analysis
Claims analyses
Forecasts and projections
Litigation support
Maintenance of banking and bonding relationships
Deferred and executive compensation plans
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
Construction Industry CPAs/Consultants Association (CICPAC), Past President and Board Member
Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania
Master Builders Association, Member
Construction Financial Management Association, Member
National Committee on Accounting and Reporting, Previous Member,
Construction Financial Management Association
Young Presidents’ Organization — Pittsburgh Chapter Chairperson, Board of Directors , Member, East Central Regional Board, Regional Health and Development Chair
Turnaround Management Association
VisitPittsburgh, Board of Directors

Education

University of Pittsburgh — MBA, Accounting; BS, Economics