About
Waxman & Bland
Waxman & Bland is a boutique public accounting firm that specializes in working closely with our clients to help them achieve their financial and business goals.
Waxman & Bland has extensive experience running their own successful business, as well as years of experience helping others to do likewise. They feel uniquely qualified in assisting small to medium size companies in understanding their own business metrics to maintain or grow their profits.
Meet Our Team
Frank Bland
CPA/Owner
Frank Bland has been a Certified Public Accountant for several decades and has been operating his own firms since 1995. Frank’s experience working with Fortune 100 companies in both public accounting and private industry enables a deep understanding of any business’s needs. Frank has worked with clients across a multitude of industries from media, public relations, home health care, real estate, and many others to organize their financial results and analysis in a way that is easy for management to understand and act upon. Frank offers the kind of financial advice and CPA services that can really make a difference in business success, whether it be a startup or a long-standing enterprise. Frank is a member of both the American Institute of CPAs and the NYS. Society of CPAs.
Ed Clark
CPA
A graduate of the New York University School of Business and Public Administration, Ed has over 40 years of tax, accounting, and financial management experience in both public accounting and private industry. A Certified Public Accountant, he has been with Waxman and Bland since its inception, providing tax and accounting services to clients across a broad range of industries, including real estate, home health care, and varied personal service companies.
Jocelyn West Cohen
Fractional CFO Manager
Jocelyn is a focused, results-driven financial executive with experience in integrating finance initiatives with business strategy. Jocelyn is a strong innovative leader and business partner with extensive experience in the advertising, digital, publishing, public relations, and retail environments. She started her career in public accounting with Ernst & Young and has worked for over 20 years in the private sector for large companies including Conde Nast, Time Warner, and American Express. Her most recent experience has been consulting for smaller start-up companies that require her knowledge and financial expertise. She is able to add value in all facets of financial reporting, organizational development, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning. She has a proven record of developing and implementing financial and operational controls and improving bottom-line results.
Scott Kaplan
CPA
Scott Kaplan is a Certified Public Accountant. He received his B.B.A. degree from Hofstra University. Scott has over 25 years of experience in both public accounting and private industry, with such companies as American Express and Cablevision. Scott has vast experience in Planning & Forecasting, Business Analysis, Management Reporting, as well as tax planning and analysis. He is a member of both the American Institute of CPAs and the NYS. Society of CPAs.
Christopher Bennett
CPA
Chris Bennett has been in practice for over 40 years. During this time, he has worked in both public accounting as well as private industry. He started his career at Arthur Anderson. He then owned a firm that he operated for several years before entering private industry. He has experience in the naval ship repair industry, with Braswell Ship Repair Inc, media with Time Warner, and hospitality with Gurney’s Inn located in Montauk, NY. He is a member of both the American Institute of CPAs and the NYS. Society of CPAs.
Savanah Keicher
Office Manager
Savanah Keicher is an Office Manager with 10+ years of experience working in Corporate America as an Executive Assistant across various industries. She is a strong, educated professional skilled in office management, client relationships, and account management. Prior to joining Waxman & Bland, Savanah worked as a Business Development Client Relationship Manager for a financial institution and an Event Planner for a renowned non-profit organization. She has significant experience supporting C-suite level executives and is capable of effectively managing partnerships and business relations with care.
“Frank Bland has been my business and personal accountant for many years. He is extremely capable and provides guidance that has assisted us in conducting financial due diligence for company acquisitions, interacts with our CFO to provide oversight to fiscal operations, and produces our annual financial statements. Frank is a personable individual who is easy to speak with, has a wealth of knowledge, and is practical in his approach and demeanor. As my personal accountant, he brings the same practicality and knowledge to my personal finances as he does to my business requirements. I recommend Frank and Waxman & Bland highly to anyone who needs a CPA that is on top of his game. “
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