Citrin Cooperman Launches Government Contracting Practice with Joining of Two Partners in Bethesda

Citrin Cooperman, a leading accounting, tax, and advisory services firm, announced today that Shawn Howard and Sirena Johnson have joined its Bethesda, Maryland office.  Howard and Johnson will serve as co-leaders of the firm’s newly launched Government Contracting Practice.

They bring extensive experience providing audit, accounting, and tax compliance and consulting services to clients in the government contracting space and will advise a diverse array of businesses across the country, including technology, communications, defense, security, intelligence, and professional services companies.

“The addition of both Shawn Howard and Sirena Johnson to the Firm further demonstrates our commitment to continue the growth of Citrin Cooperman with enhanced services that bring direct value to our clients,” said CEO Joel Cooperman. “Their deep experience and technical knowledge will provide us with the right foundation to enter the government contracting space seamlessly and significantly.  We are very excited to have Shawn and Sirena join us and expand our suite of services.”

Prior to joining Citrin Cooperman, Howard and Johnson served as principals in an accounting firm based in the Washington D.C. metro area. Howard was responsible for the review of Federal and multi-state tax returns, as well as tax planning strategies for a variety of domestic and international clients, including government contractors, professional service firms, technology companies, and private equity firms.

“I’m looking forward to hitting the ground running with the launch of Citrin Cooperman’s new Government Contracting Practice,” said Howard.  “Increasing regulatory requirements and compliance concerns have set a new normal in standards making the government contracting space a prime market.  Our dedicated team is well positioned to help our clients navigate through this dynamic environment.”

Johnson specializes in providing auditing, consulting, and accounting services to government contractors, technology companies, and employee benefit plans.  Johnson also provides services related to mergers and acquisitions and strategic planning, in addition to consulting with government contractors in dealing with the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA).

“Citrin Cooperman is known to be a dynamic firm with an unbelievably deep level of resources and an excellent reputation for client service,” added Johnson. “I’m truly excited to be a part of the Firm’s growth in 2016 and beyond.  Being able to participate in the growth by launching the new Government Contracting Practice is a privilege and I am looking forward to getting started.”

About Citrin Cooperman

About Citrin Cooperman: Citrin Cooperman is among the largest, nationally recognized full-service CPA firms in the United States – currently ranked in the top 25. With 10 locations in the Northeast United States and 1 in India, Citrin Cooperman has steadily built its business serving a diverse and loyal clientele since 1979. Our daily mission is to help our clients “focus on what counts.” We enhance the business and personal lives of our clients through our customized approach which includes offering a wide range of attest, assurance, tax, and business advisory services, including valuation and forensic services, across the globe. Citrin Cooperman has deep experience in a variety of industries, including entertainment, financial services, franchising, healthcare, private equity, real estate, and technology. Citrin Cooperman is an independent firm associated with Moore Stephens International Limited. (www.citrincooperman.com)