Robert Traphagen

Background

About Robert Traphagen

Robert J. Traphagen, Managing Partner, is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in both New Jersey and New York. Robert is responsible for providing leadership by guiding the overall strategic direction of the Firm as well as managing its daily operations. Robert is a graduate of Rutgers University with a BA in History/Political Science and has a BS in accounting from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Robert specializes in negotiations, mergers, acquisitions, financing, and audits. He assists small and large businesses by integrating corporate and individual objectives into strategic plans. Robert is also a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), a designation awarded by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). He has also participated in the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School; an interdisciplinary research center dedicated to developing the theory and practice of negotiation and dispute resolution in a range of public and private settings.Robert was the 88th President of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants, a organization, and has served on the Board of Trustees. Robert also served on the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Council. Robert focuses his efforts on financial reporting standards, financial literacy and issues affecting the CPA profession. He is also a member of Rutgers University's Institute for Ethical Leadership. Robert was recognized by the NJCPA as one of the Top 50 over 50 CPAs who are making a significant impact on the accounting profession in New Jersey and beyond.In his community, Robert serves as an advisory board member for various banking institutions. He is a Past President of the Oradell Chamber of Commerce and served as Director of the Oradell Rotary Club. He is active in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Program and has participated in numerous marathons including the New York City Marathon in support of cancer research. He was recognized by former Governor James Florio for his community involvement and is the recipient of the Mayor's Award for Civic Contribution.