Business Details
25 Years
experience
Trusted Accounting & Advisory Services in New York
Since 2001, DLA has been a trusted boutique advisory firm dedicated to delivering exceptional accounting, forensic, and risk advisory services. Our team of seasoned professionals, many of whom hail from Big Four firms, brings decades of combined experience to address complex challenges in accounting advisory, internal audit, and IT compliance. We prioritize personalized service, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize financial operations and drive strategic growth for our clients. Our commitment to excellence is rooted in a culture that values continuous learning, integrity, and proactive client engagement.By combining large-firm expertise with tailored solutions, we empower businesses to navigate regulatory complexities, mitigate risks, and capitalize on opportunities in dynamic markets. Our strategic investment in TGG Accounting further strengthens our outsourced accounting capabilities, enabling us to provide scalable, innovative support tailored to each client's unique needs.
Services
Accounting Advisory
Forensic Accounting
Internal Audit
IT Advisory
Business Valuation
Litigation Support
Risk Management
Cybersecurity
Outsourced Accounting
M&A Support
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- Our team includes Big Four veterans with over 30 years of average industry experience.
- We combine technical expertise with proactive, personalized client service approaches.
- Strategic investment in TGG Accounting expands our nationwide outsourced capabilities.
- Proven track record in complex forensic accounting, SOX compliance, and IT advisory.
- Client-focused culture emphasizing continuous innovation and transparent communication.
Services
Accounting Advisory
Our Accounting Advisory services help finance leaders navigate complex standards, optimize processes, and prepare for audits or IPOs. We specialize in technical accounting support, financial reporting automation, and SEC compliance for public and private companies. By combining industry expertise with tailored solutions, we enable clients to strengthen controls, improve efficiency, and meet regulatory requirements while driving strategic growth through data-driven insights.
Forensic Accounting
DLA's Forensic Accounting practice conducts thorough investigations into financial irregularities, asset misappropriation, and commercial disputes. Our certified experts provide litigation support, damage calculations, and expert testimony for legal proceedings while maintaining strict adherence to court standards. With experience in matrimonial dissolutions, shareholder disputes, and white-collar defense cases, we deliver actionable findings that support legal strategies and protect client interests through meticulous analysis of financial records.
Internal Audit
Our Internal Audit specialists provide outsourced and co-sourced solutions that strengthen governance frameworks and enhance risk management capabilities. We conduct comprehensive SOX compliance assessments, operational reviews, and enterprise risk management programs tailored to industry-specific regulations. By evaluating control environments and implementing improvement strategies, we help organizations mitigate risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize operational efficiency across financial, IT, and business processes.
IT Advisory
DLA's IT Advisory team offers cybersecurity risk assessments, compliance audits, and technology governance solutions to protect critical business assets. We specialize in ITGC audits, vulnerability assessments, and SOC report evaluations while helping clients align security frameworks with regulatory requirements like HIPAA and PCI-DSS. Our experts implement resilient IT controls that ensure business continuity, safeguard data privacy, and support digital transformation initiatives without compromising operational efficiency.
Business Valuation
Our Business Valuation experts provide defensible valuations for mergers, acquisitions, litigation, and estate planning purposes. Certified professionals apply recognized methodologies to determine business interests' fair market value while considering tax implications and industry-specific factors. We deliver comprehensive analysis for marital dissolutions, shareholder disputes, and commercial transactions, ensuring clients receive accurate assessments that meet legal requirements and support strategic decision-making in complex financial situations.
People
David Landau
Founder & CEO
David Landau founded DLA in 2001 with a vision to provide specialized accounting services beyond traditional public firm capabilities. With over 30 years in the industry, he focuses on client success through innovative solutions and expert leadership in audit readiness and compliance.
Carleen Gaskin
Partner
As Partner in Forensic Accounting, Carleen Gaskin brings 25+ years of expertise in high-stakes litigation, business valuations, and forensic investigations. Court-appointed expert in matrimonial matters across three states, she specializes in complex financial analyses and expert testimony.
Philip Ramacca
President
Leading Internal Audit practice since 2006, Philip Ramacca combines Sarbanes-Oxley expertise with operational audit leadership. Recognized for establishing effective control frameworks, he oversees strategic growth of DLA's enterprise risk management solutions and compliance programs.
Dennis Christoforatos
Managing Director & CIO
Dennis Christoforatos directs IT Advisory services, specializing in cybersecurity risk assessments and IT governance. With extensive experience in SOC report evaluations and compliance audits, he ensures technology frameworks align with regulatory requirements and business objectives.
Isabelle Bordas
Partner
Isabelle Bordas provides strategic accounting advisory services, focusing on operational improvements and technical accounting support. With deep expertise in finance transformation, she helps clients strengthen controls and optimize financial reporting processes.
Questions
What accounting advisory services does DLA provide?
DLA offers technical accounting assistance, audit preparation, IPO readiness, M&A support, and outsourced finance functions tailored to public and private companies' specific needs.
How does DLA handle forensic accounting investigations?
Our certified forensic accountants conduct thorough financial investigations, provide expert litigation support, and deliver court-admissible analyses for complex commercial disputes, fraud cases, and legal proceedings.
Do you offer IT compliance and cybersecurity services?
Yes, we provide ITGC audits, cybersecurity risk assessments, SOC report evaluations, and compliance programs aligned with regulations like HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOX requirements.
How experienced is DLA's internal audit team?
Our team includes Big Four veterans with decades of experience implementing SOX compliance programs and enterprise risk management frameworks across diverse industries.
What business valuation expertise does DLA offer?
Certified valuation specialists provide defensible business valuations for litigation, marital dissolutions, mergers, and estate planning using recognized methodologies and industry-specific analysis.
