Civic and Other Activities

One of the core philosophies of Skody Scot & Company is that being active in the community is good for the community as well as for business. As such, the firm has, and continues to be, involved in many worthwhile causes. The spectrum of activities covers everything from lobbying government officials on reforming onerous tax laws to reviving a Manhattan High School’s Business Advisory Council. It also covers being an outspoken advocate for small business issues, donating valuable partner time to supporting various Not-For-Profit programs and activities and creating ground-breaking educational programs in Not-For-Profit financial management.

The following is a list of some of the specific activities the firm’s partners have been involved in:

Current or Former Boards & Committees Participation

Chairperson – New York City Industries for the Blind
Treasurer – The Nonprofit Cooperative and related Foundation
Chairperson – Mayor’s Small Business Advisory Board
President – Murray Bergtraum HS Business Advisory Council
Treasurer – Murray Bergtraum HS Alumni Association
Chairman – Data Processing Committee of the NYS Society of CPAs
Committee Member – NYC Department of Finance’s Tax reform task force
Treasurer – American Lung Association of Brooklyn
Board member – Montauk Manor
Member – NY Chamber of Commerce Small Business and Tax Committees
Board member – Con Edison Business Advisory Council