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Mark Telpner, CPA

Partner-in-Charge of International Business Services

Areas of Expertise:

Mark provides operational and financial consulting to his entrepreneur based manufacturing, distribution, real estate and professional service clients as well as ongoing accounting and tax services. He also regularly assists new ventures in structuring their operations and obtaining financing and specializes in directing companies during critical growth stages of their business.

Mark works closely with his clients resolving the unique problems facing companies that have U.S. operations but are owned by foreign companies. He also serves as an Officer and Director of a U.S. subsidiary of a large international industrial company and provides FGMK clients with his expertise on doing business in an international arena.

Industries Served:

Manufacturing, Distribution, Professional Service Firms, and Real Estate

Background:

Mark began his career at a large local firm and then moved to a midsized Chicago CPA firm where he became a partner at the age of 27. He subsequently was promoted to managing partner of that firm where he directed its growth for over 30 years. He merged his practice with FGMK, LLC in 2004 and currently serves as the Partner in Charge of International Business Services.

Education and Certification:

BBA, University of Wisconsin, 1963
Attended Northwestern University Graduate School of Business
Certified Public Accountant, 1965
Series 7 and 66 Securities Licenses

Memberships:

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Illinois CPA Society
Anti Defamation League of Greater Chicago/Upper Midwest Region, Executive Board

Personal Philosophy:

"I enjoy helping clients set their goals and then working with them to achieve them."

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