US-based advisory and accounting firm CohnReznick has recently announced the appointment of Brett Long as an assurance partner in its Commercial Real Estate industry practice. Long brings with him a wealth of experience, having spent the last two decades working at a Big Four organization.
During his career, Long has specialized in working with real estate funds, asset managers, and a wide range of other commercial real estate clients. His expertise extends to alternative investment businesses that utilize fair value accounting, including private equity structures, fund of funds, and investment advisers.
Long has led multi-national integrated audits for Fortune 500 commercial real estate companies and publicly listed real estate investment trusts. He has also overseen engagements involving multiple foreign jurisdictions, including audits of financial statements prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Ronald Kaplan, CohnReznick Advisory Partner and Commercial Real Estate Industry leader, expressed his enthusiasm for Long’s appointment, stating, “As Dallas continues to establish itself as a global financial hub and center for commercial real estate investment, CohnReznick is committed to providing the marketplace talent and resources to help drive our clients’ success. Brett Long’s 20-year commitment to the Dallas business community, along with his nuanced expertise serving many types of businesses involved with commercial real estate transactions, significantly deepens our bench strength in one of our fastest-growing markets and industries.”
In January of this year, CohnReznick made headlines with the acquisition of Smith Schafer & Associates, a company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This strategic move further solidifies CohnReznick’s position as a leading player in the advisory and accounting space.
The original article, “CohnReznick names assurance partner in commercial real estate arm,” was first published by International Accounting Bulletin, a GlobalData owned brand.
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