Gratitude
Legacy
1) a thing handed down by a predecessor

"It's not about me, but the people and the clients."

If there is a phrase that defines Schechter Dokken Kanter CPAs, this is it. At our forming in 1990, the leaders of SDK declared that ours would be a firm that strives to know each and every client on a personal level, and that we would apply our intense technical training and background to each client's situation.

Today, when we look back, we take pride in how adherence to that vision of being a firm of integrity of practice and authenticity of relationships has allowed us and those we serve to succeed. We are heartened by the fact that we have attracted and now encourage a new generation of accounting professionals who recognize and share our sense that by always doing the right thing for the client, we assure the future and continuity of the firm.

What will we look like 20 years from now? We do not know. Perhaps, as partner Chuck Selcer muses, the firm will still "be at the same address, but have more rooms -- maybe all of the 16th floor, and the 15th, too." Certainly, we hope the firm will, as partner Bill Belvedere observes, "always draw on the past, so that we project our strengths into the future."

But as partner Joe Kenyon reflects, "When we turn this practice over to younger people, we want them to have all the benefits of the firm's history. To do that we have to be playing our A-game today. That's what will ensure the future."

Thank you for being part of the SDK legacy.

 
 
 
Philosophy

The culture at SDK is evident the minute you walk in the door. We believe in teamwork and in treating each other with care and respect. This philosophy, in turn, is how we work with our clients as well. We have an open door policy and believe in every member of our team working with clients. It is this nurturing of employees and clients that sets us apart and is clearly stated in the firm’s vision:

“We will be a firm with integrity, pursuing excellence with a personal touch in everything we do.”

In fulfilling our mission and vision, we believe in the following values:

This belief in serving our community is not just lip service. We actively support many charities both financially and in service. Most notable is the fact that each fall the firm celebrates its roots and beginning by spending a day in service. We celebrate our success, close our doors for a day and work with a local charity; we support their efforts in an effort to advance their mission and provided needed work. It brings the employees closer and brings to light the difference businesses can make in the community. In addition, you will find people all throughout SDK participating in a variety of personal endeavors -- community, civic, religious and educational organizations – in an effort to make a difference. We applaud them and support them as they live out our values and ideals in their own communities. We think this gives everyone a well rounded perspective and also make them more aware of the superior client service we demand for our clients.

 

 

SDK Mission

Schechter Dokken Kanter will be our clients’ most trusted and valued advisor by anticipating needs, delivering appropriate services, and creatively resolving complex issues.

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