Meet the Samet Team
Partners
Norman P. Posner, CPA
Managing Partner
Professional Experience
Norman is the Managing Partner of the firm and has over thirty years experience as a
Certified Public Accountant licensed in Massachusetts . In addition to his management role, Norman provides accounting, auditing, tax planning and preparation expertise to numerous industries including temporary staffing, law firms, real estate and manufacturing. Norman 's exceptional consulting expertise has contributed to the growth and success of the firm. As Samet's managing partner and visionary, Norman continues to spearhead the expansion of the firm.
Education
Northeastern University, Boston , Mass
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, 1968
Memberships/Community Involvement
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Information Technology Division Member
Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants
Brookline Cooperative Bank Board Member
MAB Community Services - Former President; Current Member of the Board of Trustees
Published Articles
Insurance Proceeds from Involuntarily Converted Property, The New England Real Estate Journa l,
September 2006
Delaying Gain on the Cost of Real Estate, The New England Real Estate Journal , July 2006
An IRS Gift, The New England Real Estate Journal , June 2003
Congress Cures an Ill-fated Measure for Small Business, Boston Business Journal , May 18 - 24, 2001
New Legislation Would Treat Taxpayers Equally, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly , March 2, 1998
Theodore S. Samet, CPA
Partner
Professional Experience
As a founding partner of Samet & Company PC, Ted Samet provides a formidable combination of business skills. Ted is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Massachusetts and has extensive experience in various areas of specialization including estate planning, taxation, and real estate. . He is also a member of the Massachusetts Bar, and has been admitted to practice before the Federal Tax Court.
Education
Boston College of Law, Chestnut Hill, Mass
LL.B.
Boston University , Boston , Mass
Bachelor's of Science Degree
Memberships/Community Involvement
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants
Massachusetts Bar Association
Massachusetts State Board of Public Accountancy — Former Chairman and Member
Community Cooperative Bank — Former Director and Treasurer
Parker Hill Medical Center — Former Trustee and Treasurer
Pediatric Renal Foundation at Boston Children's Hospital — Former Trustee
Brook School Senior Housing Commission of Weston — Former Treasurer and Member
John J. Czyzewski, CPA, MST, MBA
Partner
Professional Experience
John has over twenty-five years of experience as a Certified Public Accountant. He joined Samet & Company PC in 1981 and became a firm shareholder in 1986. John provides accounting, auditing, tax planning and preparation services to numerous industries including automobile dealerships, construction, real estate, and wholesale distribution. His consultative and creative approach to solving business problems is what clients value most.
Education
Bentley College , Waltham , Mass
Master's Degree in Taxation, 1987
Babson College , Wellesley , Mass
Master's Degree in Business Administration, 1980
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth , Dartmouth , Mass
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, 1978
Memberships/Community Involvement
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants — Legislation and Public Policy Committee
Massachusetts State Automobile Dealers Association
Town of Norfolk — Former Selectman, Board Chairman, Advisory Board Member and Chairman
Norfolk Lions Club
Norfolk Lions Youth Soccer League — Former President
Paul L. Ford, Jr., CPA
Partner
Professional Experience
Paul is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Massachusetts and has extensive experience in a variety of of audits, reviews and compilations of financial statements, audit and quarterly reviews of public entity.
Since joining Samet in 2004, Paul has been key in maintaining and expanding the firm's client base and has since become a shareholder in the firm. He has performed a significant number of qualified benefit plan audits and in addition provides counsel to companies in various industries including manufacturing, retail, trucking, service and construction.
Education
Boston College , Boston , Mass
Bachelor's of Science Degree, 1985
Memberships/Community Involvement
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants
Jay A. Kessler, CPA
Partner
Professional Experience
Jay is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Massachusetts and has been with Samet since 1986. Jay has become a trusted business advisor and shareholder in the firm. He has extensive experience in the areas of qualified benefit plans, manufacturing, not-for-profit entities, professional service firms, temporary staffing firms and wholesale distribution. In addition, he provides accounting, auditing, tax planning and preparation services to numerous industries.
Education
University of Massachusetts , Amherst , Mass
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, 1984
Memberships/Community Involvement
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants - Accounting and Auditing Committee
Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center
Epilepsy Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island - Board Member; Treasurer
Sharon Youth Baseball and Softball Association - Board Member; Treasurer
Published Articles
Potentially Short-Lived Roth 401(k) is Worth A Look, Boston Business Journal , December 15-19, 2005
The Roth 401(k) Will Be Here Soon, SumNews , Fall 2005
IRS Audit Initiative: A New Headache?, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly , February 17, 2004
Strengthened 401(k) Rules May Catch Some by Surprise, Boston Business Journal , May 23-29, 2003
Time for Some Year-end Financial, Tax Planning, Mass High Tech , October 21, 2002
Melvyn S. Shulman, CPA
Partner
Professional Experience
Mel founded Samet & Company PC in 1967 with partner Theodore Samet. He has been instrumental in building the firm's success and repuration while continuing to play a vital role in the growth of the firm. Mel is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Massachusetts and has extensive experience in the area of tax palnning and preparation, retirment planning, succession planning as well as business consultation. He has applied his expertise to various industries including engineering firms, food and produce distributors, manufacturing companies, manufacturer's representatives, not-for-profit entities, real estate and distribution.
Education
Northeastern University, Boston, Mass
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, 1963
Memberships/Community Involvement
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants — Tax and Management Consulting Services Division
Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants
Blue Hill Country Club — Board of Directors
Jewish Family and Children's Service — Former Treasurer
Published Articles
Defined-benefit Retirement Plans are Risky, but Still Appealing, Boston Business Journal, December 13-19, 2002
Know Your Deductions Before Filing, Mass High Tech , June 15-21, 1998
Retirement Planning at 70: Tax Disaster or Opportunity, Boston Business Journal , January 30-February 5, 1998
Randall S. Smith CPA, MST
Partner
Professional Experience
Randy is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Massachusetts. He joined Samet in 1988 and became a shareholder in 1999.
Randy focuses his tax planning, compliance and consulting expertise in wholesale distribution, manufacturing and professional services companies. He treats each and everyone of his clients as if they were his only clients priding himself on building trusted, lasting relationships.
Education
Bentley College , Waltham , Mass
Master's Degree in Taxation, 1999
Bentley College , Waltham , Mass
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, 1986
Memberships/Community Involvement
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants - Federal Taxation Committee
Bay State Executive Association
Burlington Hockey & Skating Association - Treasurer, Director of Clinic Program
Riverside Community Care - Finance Committee
Burlington Baseball League - Team Manager
Published Articles
Advising Business Owners Under the New Tax Rules, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly , August 18, 2003
Lease Termination Payments, New England Real Estate Journal , August 22-28, 2003
An IRS Gift, New England Real Estate Journal , June 27-July 3, 2003
Managers
Anthony J. Cantalupa, CPA
Manager
Professional Experience
Tony is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Massachusetts and with significant experience in a broad range of industries, including acting controller for a multi-state corporation. Tony has been with Samet since 1995 and has contributed his accounting, auditing, tax planning and preparation expertise to a variety of areas with a focus on not-for-profit organizations.
Education
Bentley College , Waltham , Mass
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, 1974
Memberships/Community Involvement
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants
Somerville Mental Health Association — Former Treasurer
Cathy Englander Dana, CPA, CFE
Manager
Professional Experience
Cathy is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Massachusetts with extensive experience working at regional public accounting firms. As a valued contributor to Samet, Cathy's areas of expertise include accounting, auditing, and forensic accounting as well as tax planning and preparation. She is able to proactively service clients in not-for-profit entities, real estate, wholesale distribution and employee benefit plans.
Education
Babson College , Wellesley , Mass
Master's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting Concentration, 1981
Boston University , Boston Mass
Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education, 1972
Memberships/Community Involvement
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants - Not-for-Profit Accounting and Auditing Committee
Boston Women's Network
NAFE
Paul J. DePrisco, CPA
Manager
Professional Experience
Paul is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Massachusetts and has been with Samet since 2001. As a valued member of the Samet team, Paul has been able to share his accounting, tax planning and consulting expertise to wholesale distribution, manufacturing and professional services firms to name a few.
Education
Providence College , Providence , RI
Bachelors of Science Degree in Accounting, 1993
Memberships/Community Involvement
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants
John A. Guarnotta, CPA, MBA
Manager
Professional Experience
John is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Massachusetts with significant experience in tax compliance, planning and research for a broad range of industries including manufacturing, retail, service industries and professionals. His background covers all areas: corporations, s-corporations, partnerships, individuals, trusts, tax-exempt entities, gift tax and estate tax.
Education
Bentley College , Waltham , Mass
Master's Degree in Taxation, 1991
Boston College , Chestnut Hill, Mass
Master's Degree in Business Administration, 1983
Stonehill College , North Easton , Mass
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, 1977
Memberships/Community Involvement
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants
Ronald P. Mutascio, CPA, MST
Tax Manager
Professional Experience
Ron is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Massachusetts and has significant experience in taxation for a broad range of industries and individuals. Since joining Samet in 1999, Ron has played a critical role in helping entities with various tax planning strategies. He has successfully extended his federal, state, and local tax planning and compliance specialization to corporate, partnership, trust and individual income taxation. Prior to joining Samet, Ron held positions as senior tax manager in public accounting and vice president of taxation in the private sector.
Education
Bentley College , Waltham , Mass
Master's Degree in Taxation, 1985
Boston College , Boston , Mass
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, 1971
Memberships/Community Involvement
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants - Federal Taxation Committee
Knights of Columbus - Knight of the Third Degree
Marina L. Sapashnik, MBA
Certified Quickbooks ProAdvisor®
Professional Experience
Marina has several years of experience working with a variety of small businesses and has been with Samet since 1999. Marina is a Certified Quickbooks ProAdvisor. She is able to provide expertise in accounting information system design, software installation, customization, data conversion, implementation, training and support, accounting and tax services to clients in various industries including real estate, construction, professional services companies and not-for-profit entities.
Education
Southern New Hampshire University , NH
Master's Degree in Business Administration, 2006
Odessa State University , Ukraine
Master's Degree in Mathematics, 1984
