J. Scott Duda

Professional Services Industry Leader

Partner, Cherry Bekaert LLP
Partner, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

As an Assurance Partner in Cherry Bekaert’s Raleigh office, Scott advises high-growth companies across professional services, technology, manufacturing and government contracting. Clients rely on his guidance for financial audits, internal controls, FAR compliance and revenue recognition.

Scott leads the Firm’s Professional Services Industry Group and contributes to several others, including Industrial Manufacturing and Government Contractor Consulting Services. He also supports the Private Equity Services Assurance team, helping clients uncover opportunities for growth, innovation and operational improvement.

CPA License

  • NC - 25808

Community Involvement

  • Board of Directors, Wake Education Partnership
  • Board Member, Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED)
  • St. Francis of Assisi Parishioner
  • Service Partner: Kimley-Horn; Cardno, Inc.; Barge Design Solutions
  • Concurring Partner: HDR; Parsons; Kiewit; Dewberry; Clark Nexsen; Schnabel Engineering

 

Education

  • B.S. in Accounting, The Ohio State University

 

Professional Involvement

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA)
  • Business Leader Magazines Triangle Mover & Shaker (2009)

 

CPA License

  • NC - 25808

Community Involvement

  • Board of Directors, Wake Education Partnership
  • Board Member, Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED)
  • St. Francis of Assisi Parishioner
  • Service Partner: Kimley-Horn; Cardno, Inc.; Barge Design Solutions
  • Concurring Partner: HDR; Parsons; Kiewit; Dewberry; Clark Nexsen; Schnabel Engineering

 

Education

  • B.S. in Accounting, The Ohio State University

 

Professional Involvement

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA)
  • Business Leader Magazines Triangle Mover & Shaker (2009)

 

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