Abraham Roth, CPA
Founding Partner Abraham Roth, CPA, established Roth&Co in 1978 and has played the principal role in developing the company into a premier accounting and advisory firm that strives to better the future for its clients and employees. Roth&Co’s entire client experience is the product of Abraham’s vision and drive.
Abraham is highly respected and sought-after for his decades of consulting experience in a variety of issues affecting businesses and not-for-profits, and for his unique and creative approach to solving problems and executing critical business decisions.
Abraham is a skilled arbitrator and mediator and has helped many businesses and organizations resolve disputes inside the court system and beyond.
Abraham received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting at Baruch College Business School and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA).
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Zacharia Waxler, CPA
Managing Partner Zacharia Waxler, CPA, has been a part of the Roth&Co team since 2004. Zacharia manages all facets of the firm and supervises the ongoing operations of all the firm’s divisions, constantly propelling Roth&Co forward towards its goals. He is responsible for managing Roth&Co’s organizational structure, directing its client service teams, and monitoring its financial, operational, and marketing structures to maintain continuous growth and operating efficiency. Zacharia is also the co-founder of Roth&Co’s affiliate wealth management company, Equinum, LLC.
Zacharia started his career in the nonprofit industry in 2000 before joining Roth&Co’s tax department. During his tenure at Roth&Co, Zacharia established Roth&Co’s audit and assurance department, and today, leads Roth&Co’s executive staff in implementing major company resolutions, including acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures and large-scale expansion.
Zacharia is a respected business consultant, consulting with businesses across all industries, including the nonprofit space. He advises organizations on structuring, developing proper practices and procedures, tax planning and compliance. A noted speaker and columnist, Zacharia regularly shares his financial and business insights across various platforms.
Zacharia received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting with honors from Touro College. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA), the New Jersey Society of CPAs (NJCPA) and the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS).
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Alan Botwinick, CPA
Alan Botwinick, CPA is a Roth&Co partner and co-chair of our highly specialized real estate department. Alan’s 30+ years of dedication to Roth&Co clients has established him as a mainstay of the firm and as the backbone of the real estate division. His expertise is diverse, encompassing many industries including wholesale and distribution companies, high-net-worth individuals, family businesses and private corporations. Alan’s passion is managing the innumerable intricacies associated with owning, operating, investing and syndicating real estate entities. He excels in finding creative strategies to manage tough tax problems and complex property ownership structures.
Alan received his bachelor’s degree with honors in accounting and economics from Queens College. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA).
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Heshy Katz, CPA
A partner at Roth&Co since 1998, Heshy Katz, CPA, has played a major role in the growth of the firm and in establishing its reputation for uncompromising quality of work and caring, personal service. Heshy’s area of expertise includes not-for-profits, audit and assurance services, tax audits, tax planning and business consulting. He is highly proficient in all aspects of audits, financial statements and management advisory services. Heshy is passionate about providing creative solutions to complex dilemmas. He is committed to providing his clients with a product of unparalleled quality that will safeguard their financial interests and champion their business needs.
Heshy received his B.S. in Accounting from Touro College, Magna Cum Laude. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA). Heshy holds CPA certification in both New York and New Jersey and regularly attends nationwide conferences relating to accounting, auditing, taxation and consulting.
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Marc Gelbtuch, CPA, CFF
Marc Gelbtuch, CPA, CFF is a partner at Roth&Co and leads the advisory services and tax controversy departments. In his initial years in the industry, Marc focused on individual and business tax preparation and the preparation of audited financial statements. In 2005, Marc expanded his expertise to trusts and estates. Becoming a trusted advisor to his clients, Marc segued into a broader role as business advisor, and in 2015, under his leadership, Roth&Co created the advisory services and tax controversy departments.
The advisory services department offers specialized services related to estate planning, business valuations, forensic accounting and due diligence. The tax controversy division specializes in representing taxpayers in IRS, state and city audits. This includes sales tax audits, workers compensation and all employment related matters, as well as penalty abatement appeals. In the litigation support segment of the advisory team, Marc is often called upon to testify in both civil and criminal courts as an expert witness in lawsuits requiring forensic expertise. He also represents litigants in Rabbinical Court in the capacity of ‘toen.’
A Touro College graduate, Marc is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA), and is a Certified Forensic Financial expert.
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