Principal
Thomas Burns
CPA, CMA
Tom provides audit and accounting services to nonprofit organizations, healthcare institutions, and commercial businesses navigating complex reporting requirements. He works closely with leadership teams to strengthen financial reporting processes and improve internal controls while addressing evolving compliance needs. His experience also includes employee benefit plan engagements.
Education
State University of New York at Buffalo, Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Community
United Way Leadership Society, Member
- Day of Caring, Volunteer
Buffalo Niagara Partnership
- Board Membership 101, Presenter
Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer
Plymouth Crossroads, former Treasurer
Tapestry Charter School, former Treasurer
Western New York Charter School Coalition, former Trustee
Professional
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center, Firm Administrator
Institute of Management Accountants
- Buffalo Chapter, former Treasurer
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
NYCPA – The New York State Society of CPAs
- Buffalo Chapter, former President
- Buffalo Chapter, Cooperation with Bar Association of Erie County, former Chair
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Latest Insight
CAPE Opens in ACE: What Importers Need to Know About IEEPA Refund Processing
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) activated the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) functionality in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) on April 20, 2026, marking the first operational mechanism for processing refunds of duties paid under tariffs illegally imposed pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).