Advisory Board

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A message from the Chair of the Advisory Board

Their thoughtful reflections and strategic perspective underscore the values and direction that guide our collective efforts.Ìý

The Accounting Advisory Board provides advice, advocacy, guidance and support for the Department of Accounting at the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics at jmcomicÂþ»­ Northridge. The Board's role is to serve as an advisory body to the department in advancing its mission, goals, policies, and programs.

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Name Title Firm/Organization
Marc Wolf Financial Services Industry Practice Leader and Assurance Partner, Advisory Board Chair CohnReznick, LLP
Leon Nalbandian Managing Director, Vice Chair PricewaterHouse Coopers LLP - Retired
Dean, David Nazarian College of Business & Economics jmcomicÂþ»­N
Accounting Department Chair and Professor in Accounting jmcomicÂþ»­N
Dr. Rafi Efrat Director of Master of Professional Accountancy and Masters in Science of Taxation, Bookstein Chair in Taxation, and Professor in Accounting jmcomicÂþ»­N
Dr. Harvey Bookstein Partner Armanino, LLP - Retired
RichardÌýSchweitzer Chief Financial Officer CFO Aristotle Capital
Nadia Meshkova Vice President, Treasurer Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
Martin Hughes Partner Moss Adams, LLP
Lior Temkin Tax Department Head SingerLewak, LLP
Professor in Accounting jmcomicÂþ»­N Emeritus
Debbie Lew Senior Vice President, Chief Audit ExecutiveÌý Kaiser Permanete
Raj Rupani Head of US Tax, Professor in Accounting Cinven and jmcomicÂþ»­N
Managing Partner, Professor in Accounting Law Office of John Balian and jmcomicÂþ»­N
Jim De Bree ÌýPartner, Professor in Taxation Deloitte Tax, LLP and jmcomicÂþ»­N - Retired
Keith Dolabson Partner Gursey/Schneider, LLP
Dean Joaquin Partner RSM US, LLP
Managing Director Crowe Horwath, LLP and jmcomicÂþ»­N
Rob Razani Subject Matter Expert - Corporate Distributions & Adjustments, Professor in Accounting Internal Revenue Service and jmcomicÂþ»­N
Partner Lucas Horsfall Murphy & Pindroh, LLP
Norm Tamkin Partner HCVT LLP
Frank Hobmeier Partner PricewaterHouse Coopers LLPÌý
Tim Bilotta Acting Director Internal Revenue Service
Don Ferrera Partner Ernst & Young