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Thomas Lemon Joins PKF O'Connor Davies as Partner in Commercial Tax Practice

PKF O'Connor Davies, a prominent player in the accounting, tax, and advisory landscape, has announced that Thomas R. Lemon, CPA, is stepping in as a partner in their Commercial Tax practice.

Located primarily in their Newtown Square office, Lemon brings with him almost twenty years of extensive public accounting experience, particularly in the realm of sophisticated tax consulting. His background includes significant work for private equity firms, partnerships, corporations, and wealthy individuals. He has developed a robust skill set in areas such as ASC 740, Subchapter K partnership taxation, mergers and acquisitions, as well as tax quality and risk management.

Benjamin A. Beskovic, the Tax Service Line Leader at PKF O'Connor Davies, expressed his enthusiasm about Lemon's addition to the firm. He stated, “Tom's depth of experience and his ability to navigate complex tax scenarios make him a strong addition to our Commercial Tax practice.” This sentiment reflects the firm's commitment to providing high-caliber service to its diverse clientele.

Prior to his new role at PKF O'Connor Davies, Lemon was in charge of a partnership tax consulting practice where he advised on the tax ramifications of mergers and acquisitions, particularly focusing on ASC 805 purchase accounting issues. His career also includes collaborations with the Disputes, Claims, and Investigations practice, where he offered specialized tax advice concerning Section 83(b) elections, divorce-related tax matters, receiverships, and warranties insurance claims.

Lemon's earlier professional journey includes holding senior positions at a private equity firm and a leading national accounting firm. Here, he tackled intricate partnership and transactional concerns, built high-performing teams, and played a pivotal role in enhancing tax consulting services. As the Northeast leader of the Partnership Capital Account Maintenance specialty practice, he was instrumental in guiding clients through challenging partnership tax issues, continually devising innovative strategies for effective resolution.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Cabrini College, graduating summa cum laude, and is a Certified Public Accountant in Pennsylvania. Furthermore, Lemon is an active member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

About PKF O'Connor Davies

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