New Yorkers Anthony R. Pustorino and Alfred A. Puglisi met in 1952 while working for the same CPA firm. Some years later, Fred Puglisi left to join a client firm as chief financial officer and Tony Pustorino moved on to one of the BIG 8 CPA firms.

In 1961, Tony started a CPA practice and invited Alfred to join him, thus starting Pustorino, Puglisi & Co. From its foundation, the firm has been recognized for its commitment to client services through quality performance as well as imaginative, creative and practical approaches to our clients’ specific needs and requirements. In addition, we pride ourselves on the timely communication of the professional and financial developments that are most critical to our client companies.

Pustorino, Puglisi & Co., LLP provides comprehensive accounting, review, audit, tax and management consulting services to national and international clients representing a broad range of industries. We custom tailor our accounting and auditing techniques to the size and type of organizations we serve. Our partners take a hands on approach, not typically seen in larger firms. This means the partners handling a particular engagement are also the ones who have been on-site, receiving information first hand, thereby allowing us to make timely recommendations concerning issues of importance to the organization.

We believe we are well versed in the accounting pronouncements and are especially effective at designing informative financial statements for the owners and management of our client organizations. We efficiently communicate matters that come to our attention during the course of our an engagements. To deal with today’s changing environment, we also maintain relationships with a variety of professionals in the areas of banking and employee benefit plans.

Our professional staff of CPA’s and CPA candidates are trained directly by our partners, who maintain primary contact and responsibility for their engagements. In addition to direct supervision, we offer them in-house training seminars, self-study courses, outside seminars and access to a comprehensive library of professional material.

We are members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts (AICPA), the New York, New Jersey, Texas and Connecticut State Societies of Certified Public Accountant's and we are also registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB).

Our firm is peer reviewed regularly under standards established by the SEC Practice Section of the AICPA Division for CPA firms and by the PCAOB. The results of our latest PCAOB review is available following the link below:

2009 PCAOB Results

2009 AICPA Peer Review

Anthony R. Pustorino
Founding Partner

Anthony R. Pustorino founded Pustorino, Puglisi & Co., LLP in 1961 and served the firm with distinction until his retirement in 1990. His distinguished career included serving as Vice President and Treasurer of the Board of Directors of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, as well as chairing the Board of Directors of the New York State Board for Public Accountancy. He also authored numerous articles in professional journals and was the recipient of Pace University’s Keenan Award for Teaching Excellence.

Alfred A Puglisi
Founding Partner

Alfred A Puglisi was a founding partner of Pustorino, Puglisi & Co., LLP in 1961 and served the firm with dedication until his retirement in 1987. His notable career included serving as the chairman of numerous committees for the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, as well as serving as the President of the Fordham University College of Business Alumni Association. He won the 1974 Man of the Year award from the Fordham University Alumni Association.

Kenneth R. Wasiak
Managing Partner Emeritus

Kenneth R. Wasiak joined the firm in 1972 upon receiving his undergraduate degree. He was a tax partner for six years before becoming our managing partner in 1987. Though retired from his managing partner position since 2004, he is still involved in consulting activities on behalf of the firm.

Mr. Wasiak belongs to:

• The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• The New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Wall Street Tax Association

Mr. Wasiak is the recipient of the New York State Society of CPA's 1975 Gold Haskins award. He holds a masters degree in taxation from Pace University.

Gerard I. Borod
Partner Emeritus

Gerard I. Borod joined Pustorino, Puglisi & Co., LLP in 1996, when they merged with his firm Borod and Company. His experience and expertise includes taxation of individuals and flow-through entities.

Mr. Borod has been involved in committee work for the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) serving as Chairman of the Committee on Relations with the Internal Revenue Services (IRS). He also has been a guest speaker at both NYSSCPA and IRS sponsored conferences. He is married and has two children. 

Mr. Borod belongs to:

• The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• The New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants

Mr. Borod has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.