History
Gibgot Willenbacher & Co. is a boutique CPA practice that has been in business since 1983. The firm has enjoyed consistent growth through the years by providing our clients with impeccable service and personal attention they deserve. Our team is comprised of highly professional leaders with wide-ranging knowledge and understanding of the specific industries we serve while the services we provide are comprehensive and range from advisory and attestation services to solving complex tax issues and representation before the taxing authorities. Our firm is well known in the professional community and our partners serve on various high level committees of the AICPA and NYSSCPA.
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Leadership
MANAGING Partner
Neil A. Gibgot, CPA
From working at the prestigious Touche Ross & Co, the predecessor to Deloitte, to opening his own practice in 1983, Neil has represented Diamond and Jewelry clients large and small for over 50 years. Neil is frequently quoted and mentioned in professional publications due to his long-standing reputation in the industry. Neil has hands-on experience with all ins and outs of the diamond and jewelry industry. Staying ahead of the tax law’s frequent changes is Neil’s sixth sense.
Education
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY
B.S. Accounting
GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA
Diamond Certificate
Activities & Affiliations
• New York State Society of CPAs, Member
• American Institute of CPAs, Member
CPA License
• New York
PARTNER
Mikhail Stoliarov, CPA, CVA, MST, Esq.
Mikhail joined the firm in 2008 and specializes in services for real estate, healthcare, legal, IT, franchise and international clients. In addition to being licensed as a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Valuation Analyst, Mikhail also holds an accounting degree from Adelphi University, a law degree from St. John’s University and a graduate degree in taxation from Fordham University. Mikhail enjoys cycling, boating and wants to learn to fly small airplanes.
Education
ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
M.S. Taxation
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
B.S. Accounting
Activities & Affiliations
• New York State Society of CPAs, Member
• New York State Bar Association, Member
CPA License
• New York
Bar Admissions
• New York
PARTNER
Jonathan G. Shore, CPA
Jonathan Shore is an experienced certified public accountant licensed in New York who handles clients in the wholesale diamonds, investment management, real estate and several other industries. He has represented clients in numerous IRS audits that all resulted in "No Change" determination and handled clients relations with banks and service providers. He has also handled forensic services successfully.
Activities & Affiliations
• Accountants club of America, NYSSCPA (member of small firms committee) and AICPA
CPA License
• New York
partner
William L. Meringolo, CPA
Activities & Affiliations
• New York State Society of CPAs, Member
CPA License
• New York