I am the Managing Member of an investment
advisory company that consults on investments in hedge funds,
private equity funds, and venture capital vehicles. We have
employed Mark Ratafia as our accountant and tax advisor
for many years, with excellent results.
Mark is a reliable,
honest professional with a broad and deep knowledge of taxation
that he brings to bear on our accounts. He has consistently
offered us solid advice on our many issues, and has helped
us efficiently structure complex activities. He pairs creativity
with diligence and hard work, and has allowed us to move
forward in a practical and tax efficient manner. I look
forward to continuing our relationship with him and his
firm, Beacon Partners, CPA, and give him my highest
recommendation.
Michael Mattlynn
Managing Member
Concord Management, LLC
White Plains, New York
(914) 391-1620
I am writing this letter for the benefit of other companies
that may consider using your services. E4X is a private
equity/venture-backed start-up company providing a foreign
exchange solution to merchants selling in foreign countries
via the internet. We needed to have a tax consultant in
New York to ensure that we were tax compliant in the US,
and also to advise us on numerous business and operational
issues. Mark Ratafia served our needs very well over the
years we worked together. He is knowledgeable, reliable,
and pleasant to work with. My phone calls and emails were
always returned promptly, our returns were filed timely,
and he offered advice that was practical and efficient.
I give him my unqualified recommendation as tax accountant
and advisor.
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Gidi Argov
Vice President - Finance
E4X, Inc.
Tel Aviv, Israel
972-3-687-7728
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional
recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement
of candidates in permanent, contract and temporary positions
with clients around the world. As of December 31st 2002,
the Group operated through 107 offices in 16 countries and
employed 2,390 employees worldwide.
When we opened up our
first offices in the United States, we needed assistance
with US taxation. We needed to ensure that all our required
tax filings were met timely, and that the structure of our
company was sound from a US tax and accounting standpoint.
Mark Ratafia, as our outside tax advisor, was a valuable
member of our team, and guided us through a difficult initial
period. He has great listening skills, took the time to
really understand our organization, and offered practical,
focused advice that helped us move forward.
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Todd Bernard
Financial Controller
Michael Page International, Inc.
New York, New York
(212) 661-4800
Mark Ratafia has been our tax advisor for a number of years,
and I am writing to recommend his services. During the time
he has managed our tax function, all of our many filing
requirements have been met timely, and he has helped streamline
and focus a cumbersome task. We have found him to be a good
sounding board for tax and accounting related matters, and
his knowledgeable and practical advice has helped us move
forward with greater efficiency.
I recommend his services to anyone looking for a solid tax professional who is responsive
and can the needs of a growing business.
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Ira Sobotko
Chief Financial Officer
Arrowsight, Inc.
New York, New York
(917) 940-0968
I am President and CEO of Ramapo Land Co., Inc. in Rockland County, New York.
Our organization manages a number of commercial and residential rental properties, as well as a significant amount of undeveloped land. We currently employ six people, and we previously had a full time bookkeeper who took care of our internal accounting needs, including managing our payables and receivables, payroll, and other general accounting needs.
Approximately a year and a half ago, I made the decision to outsource our accounting and bookkeeping needs to Beacon Partners, CPA. The firm, and its principal, Mark Ratafia, were able to quickly assess our needs and develop a customized way for us to communicate and receive the vital information we need to run our business. They provide us with signature ready checks for vendors and payroll, reporting on our receivables and cash activity on a regular basis, as well as other reporting that we require from time to time.
Their services have been performed competently and efficiently. I am pleased not only with the quality of Beacon’s professional services, but also with their timely and efficient responses to special requests.
John J. O’Keeffe, Jr.
President and CEO
Ramapo Land Co. Inc.
Rockland County, New York
(845) 753-5228
Framesoft AG, Swiss software development company, has two wholly-owned subsidiaries in the US formed to service large financial institutions such as Deutsche Bank, etc. As these were start up companies, we needed a cost efficient and reliable person in New York to oversee accounting and tax compliance needs.
This was especially important because the seat of management was oversees and had no experience wit the US. Our Swiss based CFO needed someone in NY to handle multiple troublesome issues regarding federal and sales tax filings and notices on payroll, Unemployment taxes, federal entity classification, and to determine the tax treatment of our services and product sales in the various jurisdictions we operated in, etc.
I was very happy to have Mark Ratafia serve us in this capacity. He was reliable, personable, and accessible. Further, his ability to interact directly with our Swiss based CFO, including proactively following-up with him regarding filing deadlines, etc., meant that I could focus on other issues without worrying about day-to day accounting.
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Samuel Hooker
Managing Director, Framesoft LLC
President and CEO, Framesoft Marketplaces, LLC
New York, New York
As the COO of a U.S. start-up company commercializing novel technology that was developed in Russia (CIS), I have been very pleased with our relationship with Beacon Partners, CPA. Having a scientific rather than financial background, I knew from the beginning that I needed someone who could set up a record-keeping system and manage it so that we had solid financial reporting and could concentrate on running the business. We also needed consultation on various tax matters, and, of course, the preparation of our tax returns.
I have found Mark and his staff to be extremely responsive, knowledgeable and proactive, which was exactly what I needed as we built the company. I give them a strong recommendation to anyone looking for solid professionals.
Jacob Bindler
Chief Operating Officer
Met Tech, Inc.
Jersey City, New Jersey
(201) 333-9937 
