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Bernard J. Corbishley, CPA

Bernard J. Corbishley, CPA is the founder and President of BC Associates, LLC.

Mr. Corbishley is the former Managing Partner of the largest locally-owned certified public accounting firm in Central New York with over one hundred (100) employees and five offices. He was involved in all aspects of the firm’s management for over 25 years and was personally responsible for the management of all five offices.

Mr. Corbishley facilitated in-house partner retreats and strategic planning sessions as well as annual firm meetings. He was also involved in partner and employee coaching and both niche and general business development. During his tenure, he added several new service offerings, such as Financial Services, Medical Billing, Business Valuations, Forensic Accounting, Internal Audits and Sales and Management training to supplement the firms traditional Manufacturing, Construction and Not-For Profit practices.

Mr. Corbishley increased operational efficiencies of the firm by streamlining work flow while improving the overall quality of the firm’s work product and client service. In addition, he improved audit efficiencies and effectiveness of client work while improving client service and value. While he grew the firm through internal growth, he was also involved in several CPA firm mergers as well as one firm de-merger.