AAF Announces New Partner

Posted on January 1, 2011September 9, 2021

The partners of Alexander, Aronson, Finning & Co., P.C., are pleased to announce the appointment of David J. Kelleher, CPA, as a partner of the firm. David joined AAF in 1997. A cum laude graduate from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.

David has extensive experience working with commercial businesses and nonprofit organizations. He provides audit and tax services for partnerships and small-to-medium sized businesses to a diversified commercial client base. David also has experience with tax issues and performs audits for nonprofit agencies in a wide variety of industries, most of which file a Uniform Financial Report and require audits in accordance with Government Auditing Standards and OMB A-133.

David not only has an excellent reputation within the industry, he is well liked by many who have the chance to get to know him. David states, “I appreciate the opportunities that AAF has offered me. Our diverse client base and energetic AAF team members provide a variety of work every day. I’m looking forward to this next chapter in my professional career and further helping our clients with their business needs.”

Dave McManus, AAF’s Co-Managing Partner, states, “Kelleher is a great guy to work with. He knows his stuff and continuously exceeds the goals he sets for himself. We are proud to have him on our team.”

David Kelleher can be reached by telephone at 508-366-9100 or by e-mail at dkelleher@nullaafcpa.com.

About the Author

David Kelleher, CPA, CGMA

Dave provides audit, tax, and business advisory solutions to nonprofit organizations including independent and charter schools, early education and care (EEC) agencies, multi-service human and social services providers, and community development corporations. He helps nonprofit organizations navigate complex regulatory requirements including multi-state filings, related party transactions, and executive compensation disclosures in various federal and state tax filings. He also advises on state-specific filing requirements, such as the Massachusetts Uniform Financial Report (UFR), and funding source …

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