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Bridget Hartnett, the Member in Charge of the firm’s Nonprofit and Social Services Practice, has many years of experience in public accounting. She draws on to provide high-level service, counsel, and suggestions for clients. Bridget is committed to working in the social services and nonprofit areas, including educational institutions, where she has responsibility for overseeing the audit engagements conducted by SobelCo for the entire group. Bridget provides direction, training, mentoring, and guidance for the staff and is an important contact for the firm’s nonprofit clients. In addition, Bridget is also responsible for reviewing and overseeing the preparation of nonprofit tax returns. She can deliver advice based on a realistic understanding and familiarity with each client’s unique situation.
Professional Associations and Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant
- Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- New Jersey Public School Accountant’s License (PSA)
- Member of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSCPA)
- Member of the Allinial Global Nonprofit Community of Practice
- Active member of the New Jersey CPA Society’s Nonprofit Interest Group
- Instructor at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Center for Excellence – Certificate in Nonprofit Board Leadership Program
- Instructor at Seton Hall University’s Nonprofit Certificate Program
Community Involvement and Philanthropy
Bridget carries her commitment to social services beyond the work place to include her personal involvement in several areas, such as:
- NJBIZ Vanguard Series: Accounting, inaugural class member
- Selected as a 2017 NJCPA Diversity & Inclusion Impact Award Winner
- Best 50 Women in Business 2016, NJBIZ
- 40 under 40, NJBIZ
- Board Member of the State Advisory Board of the Salvation Army
- St. Benedict’s school in Holmdel
- New Jersey Chapter of Make-A-Wish
- A volunteer with professional business groups in the New Jersey community, including Monmouth Ocean County Nonprofit Committee
Education
- Bachelor of Science degree, Montclair State University
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