Principal and Director of Taxes

Stephen M. Cushman, CPA, MST

Mr. Cushman has twenty-one years experience in public accounting. At Mardo, Lachapelle and Palumbo, LLP, Stephen is the Director of Taxes and as of January, 2004 was admitted as a Principal of the firm. In this capacity, he is responsible for managing the firm’s tax practice which includes corporate, partnership, individual, estate, trust, and various state tax matters. He also performs tax planning and research in these areas. Other responsibilities include assisting Mr. Lachapelle with supervising staff members and performing other necessary management and administrative duties for the firm. Prior to his capacity as Principal/Director of Taxes, he was responsible for the firm’s credit union and private company audits; and a number of compilation and review engagements. He also assisted in the firm’s Quality Review Program which is the system of quality control for the auditing and accounting practice of the firm. Prior to joining Mardo, Lachapelle and Palumbo, LLP, Stephen owned his own accounting firm, servicing small to middle size businesses, including nonprofit organizations and individuals.

Stephen is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Tax Division of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants, the Rhode Island Estate Planning Council.

Stephen is also a member of the To Kalon Club, and President of Providence Toastmasters; Treasurer of Rainmakers BNI Chapter; Auditor of St. Anthony’s and St. Andrew’s Parish; Board of Directors of Cranston Street Hockey League and Auditing Committee of Turkish American Cultural Society.

Stephen’s tax background and audit experience adds to the quality of service you will receive from the firm of Mardo, Lachapelle and Palumbo, LLP.