CohnReznick, a professional services firm, added Brett Long as an assurance partner in the firm’s commercial real estate industry practice. A CPA, Long has 20 years of experience serving real estate funds, asset management companies and clients throughout the broader commercial real estate industry.
Long’s expertise extends to numerous alternative investment businesses involving fair value accounting. These include private equity, fund of funds and investment advisors. He has conducted multi-national integrated audits for Fortune 500 commercial real estate entities and public real estate investment trusts. His experience includes overseeing engagements involving foreign jurisdictions including audits of financial statements in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards. He is well-versed in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR).
“As Dallas continues to establish itself as a global financial hub and center for commercial real estate investment, CohnReznick is committed to providing the marketplace talent and resources to help drive our clients’ success,” Ronald Kaplan, partner and commercial real estate industry leader at CohnReznick Advisory, said. “Brett Long’s 20-year commitment to the Dallas business community, along with his nuanced expertise serving many types of businesses involved with commercial real estate transactions, significantly deepens our bench strength in one of our fastest growing markets and industries.”
Long joins CohnReznick after 20 years with a Big Four firm. He earned masters in accounting and B.S., accounting degrees from Southern Methodist University.
