John Dietershagen, our firm's managing partner, is also a member of our tax and small business department. He performs financial statement audit, review and compilation engagements and provides tax and consulting services for small businesses and individuals. John has significant experience in estate planning and estate administration, including serving as co-executor of clients' estates.

John has earned the AICPA Certificate of Educational Achievement in Business Valuations. He performs business valuation engagements for estate and gift tax purposes and in connection with matrimonial cases and business transfers.

John has specialized, extensive experience in preparing business interruption insurance claims. Our firm provided skilled professional valuation services to many businesses impacted and/or destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.

John's clients include businesses in the hospitality industry, professional practices, real estate and manufacturing. In addition to his client responsibilities in our Ithaca office, John oversees our Cortland office.

Education

• Pace University, BBA in Public Accounting
• A Certificate of Educational Achievement in Business Valuations

Professional Affiliations and Activities

• New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Estate Planning Council of Tompkins County
• Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce, past member of the Board of Directors, past member of the County Affairs Committee

Community Activities

• Rotary Club of Ithaca; past member of Rotary International Student Exchange Program
• Tompkins County SPCA, past Treasurer
• Tompkins County Mental Health Association, past Treasurer
• B.P.O.E. Lodge #636, President, past Treasurer