Seth Kamens, CPA, MBA, Managing Member at Kamens & Associates, was a recent guest on the Good Neighbor Podcast.

In a wide-ranging conversation with Host, Garfield Bowen, Kamens discussed his background as a CPA, his entrepreneurial prowess, and what to expect from your CPA.

He stated, “The real value for a good CPA firm, and I'm not just talking about ours; I'm talking about ones that I work with, is that you're advising clients. Are you in the right entity structure? Do you have the right retirement plan? Are you taking into account the timing of the year to make payments or to buy things? Conversations along these lines can significantly impact the bottom line.”

In addition, Kamens offered key advice to relying on your financial advisor in both good times and bad. “Reach out to us in downtimes because we are an adviser to you. if you don't use us in this capacity then, you are not taking advantage of someone that probably has a decent knowledge of what you are dealing with and how to help you.”

To listen to the show, please click here: bit.ly/3Xavzua For more information on the firm, please contact: info@kamenscpa.com or call: (973) 740-0880.

ABOUT SETH KAMENS:
Seth Kamens is the Managing Member of Kamens & Associates, and a New Jersey and New York Certified Public Accountant. His education and work experience in financial services, accounting and entrepreneurial endeavors uniquely qualifies him as an ideal resource for closely held businesses, startups, and established firms.

As a CPA and former financial advisor, Seth brings a powerful and diverse background to help clients achieve both their short-term and long-term financial goals.
Always interested in promoting the industry, Seth has spoken about CPA and entrepreneurship to students at St. Peters College, Jersey City, NJ.

Prior to starting Kamens & Associates, Seth worked at several well-known New York City firms, such as Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, Deloitte, and Cohn, with an accentuation on tax and financial planning. He holds an MS in Accounting from Pace University, an MBA from George Washington University with a joint focus in Finance and International Business, and a BA from the University of Maryland.

ABOUT KAMENS & ASSOCIATES:
Since 2012, Kamens & Associates has been helping individuals, families, and businesses make smarter financial decisions. Based in Livingston, NJ, with additional offices in North Arlington, NJ, we're a full-service accounting, consulting and tax firm that believes in relationships over transactions. We believe in “our strength, your numbers…”

Our team offers hands-on support in everything from tax planning and bookkeeping to IRS resolution, estates and trusts, and startup consulting. We don’t just crunch numbers, we help clients see the big picture, plan ahead, and feel confident in their next steps.

At Kamens & Associates, we aim to be the first call when a financial question comes up. We’re proactive, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in the people and businesses we serve. Accounting isn’t just about compliance anymore, it’s about collaboration, clarity, and creating better outcomes.

We’re proud members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) committed to delivering advice you can count on, year after year.

ABOUT THE GOOD NEIGHBOR PODCAST:
What began during the COVID shutdown has grown into a nationwide movement celebrating small businesses. Good Neighbor Podcast brings together local podcasters from across the country to spotlight the entrepreneurs, professionals, and business owners who power their communities. Small business is the heart of every neighborhood—and they share their stories.