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Randy Markowitz, CPA

Partner

Areas of Expertise:

Randy's expertise draws on his professional experience with accounting firms ranging from small to the very large. Utilizing his broad experience, Randy assists clients in achieving their business and personal financial goals in a tax efficient manner.
He is constantly involved in:

  • Providing business and income tax planning and tax compliance for closely held businesses
  • Creating business and income tax strategies for developers of residential and commercial real estate developments
  • Improving the flow of information so that clients' management can make informed critical decisions
  • Helping clients interpret and understand their financial statements
  • Performing due diligence review engagements and structuring merger and acquisition transactions
  • Income tax and estate planning for high net worth individuals
  • Litigation support and resolving business disputes

Randy has authored numerous articles surrounding the real estate industry and income tax planning strategies. Randy has also written extensive articles and conducted seminars on tax-free exchanges.

Industry Focus:

Real Estate, Construction, Distribution, Professional Service Firms

Background:

Randy was a founding partner of the accounting firm of Markowitz Shaffer & Israel, which later merged with the middle-market accounting firm of Klayman & Korman. At Klayman and Korman, he was a Partner and chairman of the firm's real estate group until it merged with Deloitte & Touche. While at the global accounting and consulting firm of Deloitte and Touche, Randy served as a tax Partner. In 2003 Randy merged his practice with FGMK, LLC and serves as one of the tax partners of the firm.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Commerce from DePaul University

Memberships:

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Illinois CPA Society
Construction Financial Management Association
Member of the Business Council of La Rabida Children's Hospital

Personal Philosophy:

"I believe my role is to keep my clients focused on the important issues, to help them keep their "eye on the ball." As their trusted advisor, I am not afraid to ask what appear to be difficult or obvious questions. I am the person they turn to as a sounding board for ideas and questions. I pride myself on the numerous clients I have retained and continue to serve for well over twenty years."

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