Bios

Founded by Raymond S. DeSena, CPA and Marie L. DeSena, CPA, DeSena & Co. CPAs handles a plethora of tax preparation work. Our founders continue to exert a considerable imprint upon the day-to-day activities of the company, recognizing the importance of service, continuity, and caring in the firm's culture. We are more than advisors; we are a resource our clients can rely upon over the long-term. Our team's experience and use of the latest technology provides us with formidable resources for our audit, tax, and management advisory services.

Raymond S. DeSena, CPA

Raymond S. DeSena has more than 30 years' experience in both the public and private sectors of the accounting profession. He has a Bachelor's of Science in Accounting from St. Peter's College and an MBA in finance from Seton Hall University. Before founding DeSena & Co. CPAs, Ray gained valuable experience with several mid-sized New York City-based CPA firms. He was also employed at Schering Plough Corporation as an accounting manager in their International Finance Division, and served as a controller for a small corporation. He is a member of the AICPA and NJSCPA.

Marie L. DeSena, CPA

Marie L. DeSena is the co-founder of the firm, with engagement responsibilities which include not-for-profit audits, business valuations, and tax services. Ms. DeSena graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. She is a member of the AICPA and NJSCPA, and has been working in public accounting for more than 30 years. Before founding DeSena & Co. CPAs, Marie worked for several regional accounting firms, primarily performing government and not-for-profit audits, as well as SEC registrations and commercial audits.

Raymond B. DeSena, CPA

Raymond B. DeSena's engagement responsibilities primarily include management advisory services, audits, litigation support, and business valuations. Mr. DeSena graduated from Pace University with a BBA in accounting and also graduated from Farleigh Dickinson University with a Master's of Science in Taxation. Ray is a member of the AICPA and is a contributing author to the Guide to PC-Based Software For the Manufacturing Industry. Ray has been working in public accounting since 1990, and before joining the firm, he was employed by National Distillers, Chemical Corporation, and Schering Plough Corporation as an internal auditor. Additionally, while at Schering Plough, Ray worked as a senior financial analyst in corporate finance.

John C. DeSena, CPA

John DeSena graduated from Pace University with a bachelor's degree in business administration in 1989. John oversees the day-to-day operations at DeSena & Co. CPAs. His other responsibilities include accounting and auditing engagements as well as tax practice and tax planning services. John is also a member of the AICPA and NJSCPA.

Thomas S. DeSena, CPA

Thomas DeSena graduated with honors from Farleigh Dickenson University in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Tom's primary responsibilities include accounting services, tax preparation, and assisting with audit engagements. Tom is also a member of the AICPA and NJSCPA.