John V. Filipos, CPA, MST

John began his accounting career in 1991 and was promoted to Shareholder in 2005. He services clientele from a variety of industries and while services he provides to his clients include financial statements and preparation of tax returns, financial and tax planning and business consulting, John has a special expertise in the area of tax issues, with an eye towards estate planning and insurance.

A native of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, John is a graduate of Lehigh University and received his Masters of Taxation at Villanova University.

John volunteers his time and his services to many community and professional organizations in the area and he enjoys a variety of outdoor activities.

Professional Involvement

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA)
• Estate Planning Council of the Lehigh Valley
• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
• Executive Forum of the Lehigh Valley

Community Involvement

• Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Lehigh University
  • Past Board of Directors
  • Past Secretary
• American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association
  • Board of Directors
  • Scholarship Investment Committee
  • Past Chairman of the Board
  • Past President
  • Past Secretary
• Bethlehem Authority
  • Controller
• Bethlehem Revitalization and Improvement Authority
  • Treasurer
• Center for Vision Loss (formerly VIABL)
  • Past Board of Directors
  • Endowment Board Member
  • Past Treasurer
• Treasurer of various candidate committees

Areas of Expertise

• Dental Practices
• Employee Benefit Plan Auditing
• Estate/Retirement Planning
• Food Franchises
• Law Firms
• Litigation Support
• Medical Practices
• Real Estate
• Restaurants
• Retail Businesses