Lawrence J. Sipos, CPA, JD
Tax Shareholder
Department Director, Tax Operations
412.281.8420
lsipos@alpern.com
Areas of Specialization
Mr. Sipos offers a broad range of services to his clients including:
- Tax and estate planning
- Strategic planning
- Cash flow and cost analysis
- Financial and operational review
- Contract negotiation
- Business valuation
- Pension valuation
- Litigation support
- Maintenance of banking and bonding relationships
- Conventional financing
Experience
Mr. Sipos joined the Firm as part of the merger with Kaplan Sipos & Associates. He started his career in public accounting with one of the national certified public accounting firms. He has over 20 years of practical experience providing a wide variety of services to a broad range of clients. Mr. Sipos has clients in numerous industries including professional services, construction, restaurant, real estate, distribution, transportation brokerage, entertainment, manufacturing and gaming. Mr. Sipos has been a frequent lecturer before various groups including the Pennsylvania Bar Association, Allegheny and Westmoreland County Bar Associations, the International Association of Financial Planners and the Pennsylvania Defense Institute on topics including:
- Use of experts
- Discovery in economic damage cases
- Pension valuations
- Tax and estate planning
In addition, he has been a guest speaker on a variety of talk radio shows to discuss current tax issues. He has also authored articles and outlines regarding equitable distribution relating to pension valuations.
Professional Affiliations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Bar Associations
Education
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law — JD
- Duquesne University — BS, Accounting, Magna Cum Laude