Brian DeSimone, CPA, CFE

Captain
DISC Type : DS

Northeast Assurance Leader, Partner at Aprio

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Brian is the Northeast Assurance Leader and a Partner at Aprios New York office, bringing over 15 years of public accounting experience. He specializes in providing auditing and financial reporting services to private companies across diverse industries, leveraging technology to enhance audit quality. He holds both CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certifications.

Outside of his professional role, Brian is committed to his community, serving as a board member for The Friends of the Bergen County Zoo. He values work-life balance and spending quality time with his family, encouraging his team to take time to reflect and recharge.

Unique fact: He contributes his expertise to wildlife conservation and community education through his board position at a zoo.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Output-Driven

Long-Term Thinker

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Private Company Assurance
He leads Aprio's Northeast practice, focusing on high-quality audits and financial reporting for private companies in sectors like manufacturing, retail, and transportation.
Technical Accounting
He has significant experience guiding clients through the adoption of new accounting standards, including complex areas like fair value and business combinations.
Northeast Market Growth
His role at Aprio is central to expanding the firm's service offerings and client base throughout the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut tri-state area.

Media Appearances

Aprio Welcomes Brian DeSimone as Audit Partner in New York Office. Featured in Aprio

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Brian DeSimone, CPA, CFE - Aprio Assurance Leader. Featured in Aprio

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Work History

11-2021
Northeast Assurance Leader, Partner at Aprio
7-2020 - 11-2021
Private Company Services - Assurance Director at PwC
7-2018 - 6-2020
Director - National Quality Organization at PwC
7-2017 - 7-2018
Senior Manager at PwC
7-2007 - 8-2007
Intern at PwC

Education

2004 - 2008
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Hofstra University

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Insights For Selling To Brian

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Brian is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Brian

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Brian move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Brian take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Brian

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