FLORIDA CPAs FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS

Justin A. Schaefer, CPA

Justin received his bachelor’s degree from Florida International University in Miami, followed by a master’s of science in accounting with a concentration in taxation from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. He started his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers in the area of international taxation. Justin went on to work at Deloitte and Touche until he ultimately joined his partners, Jaime Parlade and Joseph Schortz, in Parlade Schaefer Schortz CPAs, PA.

Education and civic involvement are important aspects of Justin’s life. He has been involved with the boards of Camillus Health Concern, Mount Sinai Hospital Founders Association, and The Cushman School.

Joseph R. Schortz, CPA, CGMA

With more than 40 years of experience in both the public and private accounting sectors, Joseph’s practice areas include tax planning and preparation for resident and non-resident individuals, partnerships, estates, trusts, corporations, and non-profits; business, estate, and trust planning; compilations, reviews, and audits of financial statements; insolvency and bankruptcy; advisory services for international entertainers; and litigation support. 

Prior to establishing his own private firm, Joseph provided a broad range of tax preparation and audit services, as well as other advisory and consulting services, including litigation support. He served nine years as a partner at Kelson, Merves & Schortz, CPAs, and ten years as a sole practitioner in New Jersey before selling his firm in 1996.