Mark H. Cooter

Real Estate, Construction & Hospitality Industry Leader

Partner, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

As the the Cherry Bekaert's Real Estate, Construction & Hospitality Leader, Mark guides the Firm’s growth and branding strategy across these industries. He advises private and public companies on tax planning, M&A due diligence and business strategy, with a focus on real estate and construction.

Mark also brings experience serving manufacturers, distributors and entrepreneurial businesses, including partnerships and flow-through entities. Before joining Cherry Bekaert, he led a regional firm’s real estate practice and began his career with an international accounting firm. 

CPA License

  • SC-6074

Community Involvement

  • Board Member and Chair of Development Committee, Community Foundation of Greenville
  • Board Member, Camperdown Academy
  • Member, South Carolina REAL Professionals Mastermind Group

 

Education

  • B.S. in Accounting, Wake Forest University
  • Master of Taxation, Georgia State University

 

Professional Involvement

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (SCACPA)
  • Urban Land Institute
  • National Association of Real Estate Companies

 

CPA License

  • SC-6074

Community Involvement

  • Board Member and Chair of Development Committee, Community Foundation of Greenville
  • Board Member, Camperdown Academy
  • Member, South Carolina REAL Professionals Mastermind Group

 

Education

  • B.S. in Accounting, Wake Forest University
  • Master of Taxation, Georgia State University

 

Professional Involvement

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (SCACPA)
  • Urban Land Institute
  • National Association of Real Estate Companies

 

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