Ron Friedman, CPA, past president and business advisor, provides consulting for closely held and emerging businesses. His services to these clients include forecasting and budgeting, profit enhancement, succession planning, exit strategies, preparation for sale of a business, assistance in procuring financing, and workout and reorganization consulting. His industry concentrations include apparel, manufacturing, distribution and retail.

Professional and Civic Associations

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• California Society of Certified Public Accountants
• City of Hope, Apparel Industries Group, Board of Directors, and Professions and Finance Associates, Past President
• Dean's Council of Business Advisors, College of Business Administration Economics-California State University, Northridge
• Dean's Council of Business Advisors, College of Accounting Department-California State University, Northridge
• National Jewish Hospital, Board of Directors
• University Corporation, Board of Directors, California State University, Northridge

Presentations

• "100 Ways^TM- The Profit Enhancement Process"
• "Facilitation of Retreats for Professional Service Firms & Other Businesses"
• "Financial Statement Analysis"
• "Inventory Valuations and Auditing"
• "Reading and Understanding Financial Statements"
• "Internal Controls For Business Entities"

Education

• California State University, Northridge, Bachelor of Science, Accounting

Hobbies

• Golf
• Travel
• Soccer referee
• Running

Why I Enjoy Working Here

In our work environment, I am a true entrepreneur. I do not have to report to a bureaucracy. I choose my own prospects and clients with whom I like to work. They often become my friends and we have a deep respect for each other. We work together on many aspects of the business. Where else can you be involved with so many businesses and know that you can make a tremendous impact? What could be more rewarding and satisfying? Oh, and finally -- I get to play lots of golf!

Contact Information:
310-432-7414
rfriedman@sjaccounting.com
2049 Century Park East
Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90067