Anthony-Pagano

Anthony Pagano

CPA, MBA Market Co-Leader, Private Client Services

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Anthony Pagano is a Lead for the Firm’s Private Client Services practice, bringing over a decade of experience in public accounting.

Anthony specializes in tax compliance and consulting, primarily for pass-through entities, high-net-worth individuals and fiduciary income tax. He is highly proficient in the CARES Act legislation, with a focus on the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), helping clients fully leverage available credits and remain in compliance. 

Anthony is actively involved across all levels of the Firm’s professional development and talent initiatives. He plays a key role in recruitment efforts through the Firm’s Tax Fellowship program, helping develop the next generation of professionals. Anthony also contributes to career coaching and mentoring initiatives, supporting continuous learning, leadership development and longterm career growth for team members. In addition, he serves on the LEAN Tax committee, where he helps drive process improvement, knowledge sharing and efficiency enhancements that strengthen both individual performance and the Firm’s overall practice. 

He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the state of Rhode Island.  

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Education:

  • MBA Accounting, Providence College
  • BS Business Administration, Accounting, Stonehill College

 

Professional Affiliations:

  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Member, Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants (RISCPA)

 

Leveraging his tax expertise, Anthony contributes to Withum’s thought leadership through blogs and articles, providing readers with guidance and important updates.  

Anthony previously served as a member of the Rhode Island Young Accountants Network (RIYAN), where he helped coordinate networking events for local young professionals and helped plan the network’s annual Day of Service to support local charities. 

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