Partner

Scott is a Partner at Chiampou Travis Besaw & Kershner LLP, specializing in providing auditing, accounting and consulting services to closely-held businesses in the Western New York area. His current clients include businesses in the construction, manufacturing, distribution and various service industries. Scott also has significant experience and expertise in analyzing internal control structures and performing business process reviews.

From 1984 to 1997 associated with Sokolski, Sutherland & Lyons, CPA’s local accounting firm. At the time of departure, was responsible for supervision of accounting and tax services to a diverse client base mainly encompassing closely-held companies in the manufacturing, retail, wholesale, service industry and non-profit arenas.

Responsible for founding CTB&K Process Improvement Team that assisted in streamlining processes and improving various processes for the Firm. Selected Experiences:

• Participates in various operational and business process reviews.

• Delivered an internal control seminar to over 200 Chapter 13 bankruptcy trustees for the Department of Justice's new trustee training program.

• Almost two decades of small & middle market auditing experience.

Affiliations:

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Member

• New York State Society of CPA’s, Member

• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Member

• First Presbyterian Church of Clarence, Former Trustee

• Clarence Soccer Club, Coach

• Parkinson's Association of Western New York, Board Member

Education:

• Miami University - BS, Accounting 1985