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LAWRENCE B. POLAN, CPA

Mr. Polan has over 30 years of experience in accounting and auditing, management consulting and taxation. He has performed engagements for a variety of business, non-profit and governmental entities.

Through his work he has gained extensive knowledge of closely held businesses in computer consulting, service, technology, retail, real estate, interstate commissions, investment companies, employee benefit plans, service industries, and various non-profit entities, to name a few industries.

Mr. Polan currently is a principal at Polan & Hollis, LLC

Education:

College	Date	Major	Degree
State of Maryland	1980		Certified Public Accountant (CPA), # 7327
University of Maryland	1978	Accounting	B.S.

	1986 to Present		Numerous courses in connection with continuing education requirements.

Professional Associations:

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, 1980 - Present
Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants, 1980 - Present
Integra International Association of Independent Accountants & Consulting Firms, 1999 - 2010
Health & Life Insurance Agents, 2001 - Present
FINRA Registered Representative, 2001 - Present

Work Experience:

Polan & Hollis, LLC. 2010 - Present
Polan, White & Associates, P.C. 1995-2010
Turner, Weisman, Polan & White, P.C. 1990 - 1995
Turner, Polan & White, P.C. 1983 - 1990
Huey, Turner & Company, Certified Public Accountants, Washington, D.C.; Rockville, Maryland 1977 - 1983

Tax partner dealing with all kind of taxation including individual, corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts, and employee benefit plans.
Performed technical reviews of compilation, review and audit services for a diverse clientele in various industries.
Performed management advisory services including automated and manual financial system development, implementation and reviews, fraud investigations, personnel training & assessments.
Extensive experience in both commercial and residential real estate clients for management and construction businesses.
Performed numerous forensic engagements for both businesses’ and divorce engagements.
Partner in charge of computer and technology.

Other:

Member and past Chairman of the Management of a Certified Public Accounting Practice Committee of the Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants.
Past member of State of Maryland Task Force for Computers in School Systems.
Past Treasurer of Homeowners Association.