Carl Seidman, CSP, CPA

Carl Seidman, CSP, CPA

Greater Chicago Area
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    Financial Advisory, Financial Analysis, Management Consulting, and Financial Accounting

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    Seidman Financial

    Greater Chicago Area

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    Houston, Texas, United States

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    Nationwide

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    Greater Chicago Area

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    Hartford, Connecticut, United States

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    Portland, Oregon, United States

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    Washington DC-Baltimore Area

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    New York, United States

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    Dubuque, Iowa, United States

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    Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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    Greater Chicago Area

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    Chicago, Illinois, United States

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    Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Barbados

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    Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

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    San Jose, California, United States

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    Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

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    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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    Hartford, Connecticut, United States

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    Erie, Pennsylvania, United States

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    Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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    Seattle, Washington, United States

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    London, England, United Kingdom

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    Chicago, Illinois, United States

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    Madrid Area, Spain

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    Greater Philadelphia Area

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    Hartford, Connecticut Area

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    Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

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    Greater Atlanta Area

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    Hartford, Connecticut Area

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    Greater Chicago Area

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    Greater New York City Area

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    Greater Boston Area

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    Greater Los Angeles Area

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    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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    Washington D.C. Metro Area

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    Hartford, Connecticut Area

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    Basking Ridge, New Jersey

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    Chicago, Illinois

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    Washington D.C. Metro Area

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    Houston, Texas

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    Greater Chicago Area

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    New York, New York

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    Houston, Texas Area

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    Greater Chicago Area

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    Chicago

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    San Francisco, California

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    Greater New York City Area

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    Orlando, Florida Area

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    Greater Chicago Area

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    Greater Denver Area

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    Greater St. Louis Area

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    Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

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    Greater Chicago Area

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    Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

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    Lansing, Michigan Area

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    Greater Chicago Area

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    Worldwide

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    Greater Hartford

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    Phoenix, Arizona Area

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    Lansing, Michigan Area

Education

  • Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business Graphic

    Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business

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    The MS in Accounting at Michigan State University is one of the top 10 ranked accounting master degree programs in the U.S.

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    Activities and Societies: President of Phi Chi Theta Professional Business Fraternity, Member of MSU Finance Association, Member of Broad Student Senate

    Economics Senior Research Thesis: "The Impact of the Glass-Steagall Repeal on Initial Public Offering Returns and Volume"

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • Pro Bono Tax Consultant

    Ladder Up (f/k/a City-Wide Tax Assistance)

    - Present 17 years

    Poverty Alleviation

    Since 1994, over 16,000 Ladder Up volunteers have returned $247 million to 124,000 hardworking families, helping them climb above the poverty line. Through its programs, TAP (Tax Assistance Program) and LIFT (Life-Improving Financial Tools), Ladder Up provides free, real world financial solutions that maximize earnings and savings. Whether it’s getting them the tax refunds they deserve, securing the financial aid that makes higher education a reality, or putting them in touch with reputable…

    Since 1994, over 16,000 Ladder Up volunteers have returned $247 million to 124,000 hardworking families, helping them climb above the poverty line. Through its programs, TAP (Tax Assistance Program) and LIFT (Life-Improving Financial Tools), Ladder Up provides free, real world financial solutions that maximize earnings and savings. Whether it’s getting them the tax refunds they deserve, securing the financial aid that makes higher education a reality, or putting them in touch with reputable banks so they can save on unnecessary fees, Ladder Up equips its clients with the financial tools they need. Ladder Up clients work hard for their money. With help, their money works harder for them, and that allows the first steps to be taken up and out of poverty.

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    Volunteer

    Chicago Cares

    - Present 9 years

    Social Services

Publications

Courses

  • Advanced Financial Forecasting and Modeling

    1276

  • Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis

    1501

  • Financial Forecasting

    1110

  • Fundamentals of Cost Accounting

    1201

  • National Speakers Association Speakers Academy

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  • Planning and Forecasting Organizational Expenses

    1229

  • The Controller’s Job in Today’s Environment

    1206

Honors & Awards

  • NACVA® 40 Under Forty

    National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts®

  • Table Topics 1st Place - Toastmasters District 30 (Greater Chicago Metro)

    Toastmasters International

  • PwC Market Managing Partner Award

    PricewaterhouseCoopers

  • Arthur C. Carter Fellowship in Accounting

    Michigan State University

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Spanish

    Elementary proficiency

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