Melvin Kates

Melvin Kates sadly passed away in 2022. He had joined the firm in 1979 as a member. Prior to joining the firm, he was a partner in other regional accounting firms and also was self-employed. His specialty was in the corporate and partnership tax areas. Industry areas of expertise include: manufacturers, law firms, healthcare, automobile dealerships and retailers.

His professional affiliations included: memberships in the American and Pennsylvania Institutes of Certified Public Accountants. He was an elected financial official of Whitemarsh Township PA. and treasurer of the Germantown Cricket Club. He also served as a trustee for several retirement plans and investment trusts.

Mel had a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting and economics from Penn State University.