About David T. Black
David T. Black has been in practice for over 40 years. He is a member of the AICPA and the NJSCPA. He is also an affiliate of the Who’s Who of Executives. David is a Certified Specialist in Retirement Planning and has completed the Quickbooks ProAdvisor and Online ProAdvisor Certification courses.
While David excels at the financial aspects of business, he also remains highly involved in his community and family’s lives. His interests outside of the office help to keep him approachable and relatable to clients.
As a father and grandfather, David has held positions ranging from softball coach to Board of Education member. He currently serves as a member on the Juvenile Conference Committee appointed by the Superior Court of NJ-Essex. He volunteers his time to perform as an Emergency Medical Technician for the West Essex First Aid Squad and for the Verona Rescue Squad. His efforts have helped to save the lives of many, and he enjoys assisting in any way he can.
Awards
- 2021 NJ State Governor’s Jefferson Award for Emergency Services/First Responders
- 2019 S M Kent Service Above Self Award – Rotary Club of the Caldwells award given to community members for their outstanding service to the country and local community.
Certifications
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
- Certified Specialist in Retirement Planning
- QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor
- QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor
- FreshBooks Certified Accountant
- 2021 NJ State Governor’s Jefferson Award for Emergency Services/First Responders
Professional Organizations
- New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Who’s Who in Executives & Professionals
- North Jersey Chamber of Commerce
- Verona Chamber of Commerce
- NJCPA Professional Conduct Committee
Civic and Community Organizations
- West Essex First Aid Squad – Captain, Treasurer, Chairman of the Board and various other positions
- Verona Rescue Squad – Officer
- Appointed by the Superior Court of New Jersey-Essex Vicinage as a member of the Juvenile Conference Committee
- Past Board of Trustee member for Congregation Agudath Israel
- Past Board of Trustee Vice President and member for the West Caldwell Board of Health
- Member of the Caldwell/West Caldwell Municipal Alliance for Drug & Alcohol Awareness
- Past Finance Chair and Board Member for The Bridge, Inc., a private nonprofit community agency for youth and family counseling
- Past Caldwell/West Caldwell Drug Task Force
- Caldwell/West Caldwell Board of Education member and Finance Chairperson
- Past New Jersey School Boards Association Legislative Committee
- Past New Jersey School Boards Association Resolution Committee
- Kiwanis Club of Caldwell/West Essex
- Past James Caldwell High School Scholarship Committee
- Past James Caldwell High School Key Club Advisor
- Past Sports Coach for 10 years with Caldwell/West Caldwell Recreation Department
- Past Various HSA and Booster Clubs
- Past Treasurer of West Caldwell Residents Association
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Rider University (1980)
- Certified Public Accountant (1981)
- Continuing Education courses
