Bio

Robert P. Herman

Robert P. Herman is a Certified Public Accountant (NJ and NY) holding the Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designations. In addition, he holds a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) designation. Prior to becoming an instructor for continuing professional education seminars, he was a partner in a large CPA firm where he practiced tax and serviced the firm's SMB market. Robert then became vice president for a large Sage Software reseller, where he supervised six consultants and led large client ERP installations and analysis. He most recently worked as the Director of Accounting for one of the largest Sage Software resellers. There his responsibilities included payroll preparation and oversight for over 170 employees in 20 states. He was also responsible for compliance of all tax filing (payroll and sales tax) in those states and in assisting the CFO in monthly financial preparation and analysis. Due to his technical knowledge he was also responsible for implementing, upgrading, and maintaining the company's internal financial and payroll based software systems. Robert's professional affiliations include: membership in the AICPA, New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants; past President, Passaic County Chapter of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants; past chairperson of the Information Technology Committee of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants; and past member of the Board of Trustees of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants. Robert served in the US Army as an officer in the MPs and spent time in many countries, including Vietnam.

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