Brian Kassalen is a partner with Baker Tilly US, LLP and serves as the construction industry leader. He has been in public accounting since 1998 and leads a team of professionals who provide audit, tax and advisory services to clients in the real estate and construction industry. Brian provides leadership and strategic direction in areas of growth and team member development to the firm’s construction-focused partners and team members.
- Provides audit, accounting and advisory services to clients in the construction industry
• Provides financial consulting services
• Provides financial operational assessment services
• Assists clients with bonding and pre-qualifications
• Evaluates internal controls
• Provides forensic accounting services - Experience with SEC reporting and writing of 8-Ks, 10-Qs and 10-Ks
- Provides forensic accounting and litigation support for clients in a variety of industries:
• Forensic accounting services
• Fraud investigations
• Litigation support services
• Expert witness testimony - Frequently presents continuing education on audit and accounting subjects, both internally and externally
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA)
• Former member of the Accounting and Auditing Procedures Committee
• Recognized by the PICPA as one of the “40 Under 40 to Watch” in the Accounting Profession
• Speaker on a variety of topics at multiple PICPA sponsored continuing education seminars - Various construction-focused national organizations
Location
New Castle, PA
Education
Bachelor of Science in accounting
Saint Vincent College (Latrobe, Pennsylvania)
The Rainmaker Academy (graduate--intensive sales, marketing and leadership development program)
The Leadership Academy (focus on executive coaching, performance management, leadership assessment and development)
