Meet Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni, & Weddell

Steven Howell

Steven E. Howell, CPA, DABFA

Partner

showell@vddw.com

845.567.9000 Ext. 217




Steve became a Partner in 1987 and currently serves as partner in the Manufacturing, Wholesale, Retail Distribution Industry Practice of the Firm where he is a specialist in corporate accounting, corporate tax planning, projection and budget implementation, succession planning and banking and investment relationship building. Additionally, Steve is a Diplomat of the American Board of Forensic Accounting and has litigation support experience, having testified on behalf of clients and attorneys.


Professional/Industry/Community Affiliations:

  • New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA) – Chapter Representative
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) – Member
  • American Board of Forensic Accounting Diplomate
  • NACVA (National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts)
  • American College of Forensic Examiners
  • Walden Federal Savings & Loan – Board of Directors
  • Orange County United Way – Board of Directors, 2nd Vice-Chair
  • Mid-Hudson Chapter of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants – Past President
  • Osiris Country Club – Treasurer
  • Council of Industry – Member

Education:

Pace University – Bachelor of Business Administration and Magna Cum Laude honors

DABFA – Diplomat of the American Board of Forensic Accountants


Practice Emphasis:

  • Corporate accounting
  • Corporate tax planning, projection and budget implementation
  • Succession planning
  • Banking investment relationship building
  • Financial statements and tax returns
  • Business Valuation

Proven Results:

Eagle Scout Award – 1978
George Chosis Scholar Athlete – 1980
Eastern College Athletic Conference Athletic Scholar – 1982
Orange County United Way Volunteer Award – Marion S. Murphy Neighbors Helping Neighbors – 2004 Honoree