Citrin Cooperman Partner B.J. Hoffman Appointed to JEVS Human Services Board of Directors Vice-Chair

Aug. 16, 2011 - PRLog -- Brian J. “B.J.” Hoffman, CPA, CFE and Partner with accounting, tax and business consulting firm Citrin Cooperman in Philadelphia, has been appointed JEVS Human Services Board of Directors Vice-Chair. Hoffman previously served as the Board Treasurer for three consecutive years.

Founded in 1941, Jewish Employment and Vocational Service was established to help Jewish refugees adjust to life in Philadelphia. JEVS Human Services is now one of the largest, private nonprofit organizations in the Delaware Valley working to enhance the employability, independence and quality of life of individuals by creating innovative and sustainable solutions to address current and future community needs.

“I am honored to continue to serve JEVS – now as its Board Vice-Chair. I truly value my involvement with this excellent organization as it allows me to put my professional expertise in accounting and financial services to good use,” said Hoffman. “JEVS assists more than 20,000 people annually and provides a myriad of life-changing, comprehensive sustainability programs to the Greater Philadelphia region and its residents.”

At Citrin Cooperman, Hoffman provides clients with a mix of audit, tax and litigation support services. Hoffman, who has 20 years of experience with two other Philadelphia-area accounting firms, joined the firm in August 2010. He works with clients in a variety of industries, most often with closely-held entities. Professional service firms and real estate enterprises are a particular focus of his practice. Looking for fraud, waste and abuse in order to improve clients' profitability, Hoffman’s practice often goes beyond tax and audit work. As a CFE, he provides litigation support and forensic expertise to law firms on issues such as damage assessments, employee theft and divorce.

He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. He is a magna cum laude graduate of Lehigh University's School of Business and Economics. Hoffman is also the past president of the board of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Philadelphia and Southeastern Pennsylvania.

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