 | Ernest A. Almonte, CPA, MST, CFF, CITP, CGFM ealmonte@disantopriest.com
Ernest A. Almonte is a Partner in our Anti-Fraud Consulting and Government Financial & Public Policy Practices.
Ernie is the former Auditor General of the State of Rhode Island, a position he held from 1994 to 2010.
As Auditor General, he was responsible for auditing of the $7 billion State Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the $3 billion Federal Single Audit, Municipal Oversight, Performance Audits, Fraud Audits, and oversight of quasi-public agencies. He has over 30 years experience in the accounting profession.
He holds both a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, a Master of Science in Taxation Degree, and an honorary Doctor of Business Administration from Bryant University. Mr. Almonte is a graduate of the Senior Executives in State and Local Government and Innovations in Governance at the Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government.
In addition to being a Certified Public Accountant, he is also Certified in Financial Forensics, a Certified Government Financial Manager, a Certified Information Technology Professional, Certified Fraud Examiner, and holds a Masters Degree in Taxation.
Mr. Almonte has been active in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and currently serves as it’s Immediate Past Chairman. He also served as the Chairman of the Finance, Audit, and the Members in Government Committee of the AICPA.
Mr. Almonte was appointed by the Secretary of Defense as the State of Rhode Island Chairman of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and currently serves as Chairman on the Department of Defense Audit Committee. He was appointed by the Comptroller General of the United States to the Government Auditing Standards Committee. He attended the 54th National Security Forum at the Air War College after being selected by the Secretary of the Air Force. He served as the Chairman of the New England Intergovernmental Audit Forum and is the Past President of the National State Auditors Association and the Rhode Island Society of CPAs.
“Accounting Today” named Mr. Almonte in 2008 and 2005 as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in the Accounting Profession.
He is the recipient of the Department of the Army Outstanding Civilian Service Medal, Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council “Robert M. Goodrich Distinguished Public Award”, the Giovanni da Verrazzano Man of the Year – For Outstanding Service to the Rhode Island Community, the Rhode Island Society of CPA’s – Centennial Outstanding CPA in Government, and other awards in his career.
Ernie is an international speaker on topics such as fraud, government finance, electronic government, auditing, international accounting, ethics, and the CPA profession. |
 | John J. Brough, Jr., CPA/ABV/CFF, MST
jbrough@disantopriest.com
John J. Brough, Jr. is the Director of Business Development for DiSanto, Priest & Co. He has over thirty years of experience concentrating in taxation and business advisory services for closely held companies and high net worth individuals. Accredited in Business Valuations (ABV) by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, he has specialized in business valuations and litigation support services for the past twenty-three years.
John has also been an adjunct lecturer at Brown University and Bryant University and has been a guest speaker/presenter for both the Rhode Island and American Bar Associations. He has an undergraduate degree from the University of Rhode Island with a concentration in accounting as well as a Masters of Science in Taxation degree from Bryant University.
John is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the Institute of Business Appraisers. He has been active on numerous boards and is presently a member of the University of Rhode Island College of Business Administration's Advisory Council, a Trustee for the University of Rhode Island Foundation, Past Board Member for the Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants, Past Chair of the organization's Business Valuation Committee and a past Vice Chairman for the Town of South Kingstown Economic Development Committee. |
 | Emilio N. Colapietro CPA, MST, CFF ecolapietro@disantopriest.com
Emilio N. Colapietro is a partner in the Accounting and Auditing Department of DiSanto, Priest & Co. He has almost twenty years of experience specializing in attestation, financial reporting, corporate and shareholder tax consulting, and business advisory services for privately-held businesses.
Emilio began his career in the Assurance Department at KPMG. Emilio obtained his undergraduate degree from Bryant University with a concentration in accounting and continued his education at Bentley College, where he received a Masters of Science in Taxation degree. He was an adjunct lecturer at Brown University and is a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Emilio served his country as an enlisted soldier in the United States Marine Corps and as an officer in the United States Army National Guard from 1985 - 1996. |
 | Robert A. D'Amico, CPA, CFP®, MST rdamico@disantopriest.com
Robert A. D'Amico serves as a Tax Planning & Compliance Partner with DiSanto, Priest & Co. He has over twenty years of experience in public accounting and specializes in closely-held corporate and individual tax matters, estate planning, and personal financial planning.
Bob received his undergraduate and Masters of Science in Taxation degrees from Bryant University, graduating summa cum laude and magna cum laude, respectively. He has continued his education by attaining the designation of Certified Financial Planner and holds investment advisory and insurance licenses.
Bob is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the Financial Planning Association. Bob is a graduate of Leadership Rhode Island - Beta II class as well as a member of their Finance Committee. He is a former member of the Board of Directors of the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation - Rhode Island Chapter. |
 | David P. DiSanto, CPA, MST, CFF, PFS ddisanto@disantopriest.com
David P. DiSanto serves as DiSanto, Priest & Co.’s managing partner. Specializing in corporate and individual tax matters, he has over thirty years of experience with privately-held businesses and high net worth individuals.
David obtained a BS with a concentration in accounting and a Masters of Science in Taxation degree from Bryant University. Prior to joining DiSanto, Priest & Co., he served as a manager with the Private Business Group at KPMG Peat Marwick.
He has lectured at numerous professional and academic institutions on subjects such as LIFO, pension and profit sharing plans, and wealth accumulation.
David is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants, the Aurora Civic Association, and the Alpine Country Club, where he has served as Treasurer. He is also on the Board of Directors for the Alliott Group, a world-wide network of international accounting firms. |
 | Thomas N. Forsythe, CPA, MST, CFF tforsythe@disantopriest.com
Thomas N. Forsythe serves DiSanto, Priest & Co. as an Audit Partner specializing in financial statement services including audits, reviews, and compilations. He has over thirty years of experience assisting a wide range of privately-held organizations as well as providing individual and corporate tax advice.
Tom has served as an adjunct professor at Brown University, and he has lectured for numerous professional organizations on such topics as business plan development, financial accounting for non-financial executives, and financial planning topics. He also served as an instructor for Price Waterhouse & Co. in its National Audit Training Program.
He received his undergraduate degree from Brown University, and a Masters of Science degree in Accounting and Business Administration from Northeastern University and a Masters in Taxation from Bryant University. Prior to joining the firm, he served as an audit manager with Price Waterhouse & Co.
Tom is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants. He has served as president, vice-president and treasurer at the Warwick Country Club. He is currently Treasurer of the Rhode Island Free Clinic. |
 | James Martin, CPA jmartin@disantopriest.com
James Martin is a Partner of DiSanto, Priest & Co. with nearly thirty years of experience in assisting clients through the tax and accounting issues related to mergers and acquisitions, as well as inventory costing and internal management controls.
Prior to joining the firm, he was a senior manager in both audit and tax with KPMG Peat Marwick. He is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts - North Dartmouth.
Jim is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts. |
 | William R. Pirolli, CPA, CFF wpirolli@disantopriest.com
Bill is a Partner in DiSanto, Priest & Co. with over thirty years of experience in Public Accounting. Bill was formerly Managing Principal for the Accounting Firm of Pirolli, Deller & Conaty.
He is a 1979 graduate of Bryant University and a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and The Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Bill currently concentrates in the areas of strategic financial and tax planning including Mergers and Acquisitions, Estate and Life Insurance, Business Financing and Personal Financial Planning. Bill also provides strategic planning and retreat services for businesses with a concentration on Accounting and Law firms and Non-Profit Organizations.
Bill is currently appointed as Chairman of the AICPA PCPS Executive Committee and has also served on the AICPA Governing Council, the MAP Committee, the Small Firm Advocacy Committee, the Nominating Committee and the prestigious Group of 100 strategic planning committee. He is a frequent national speaker on issues related to the future of the accounting profession and the management of accounting practices.
He is a Past President of the Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants, a professional organization serving over 1400 local CPAs, Past President of the Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce and also served on the Board of the Kent Center and other civic organizations.
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 | Frank T. Sciuto, CPA/PFS, CFP®, MST fsciuto@disantopriest.com
Frank T. Sciuto is a Partner of DiSanto, Priest & Co. who draws from greater than twenty years of tax experience and expertise related to tax matters affecting privately-held businesses and high net worth individuals.
Frank has obtained Masters degrees in Business Administration and Accounting from Northeastern University, and a Masters in Taxation from Bryant University. He has continued his educational pursuits through attainment of the Certified Financial Planner designation in 1991; accreditation as a Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) by The American Institute of Public Accountants in 1992 and by serving as a part-time faculty member at Brown University. He also maintains his Series 7 and 66 licenses. Prior to joining DiSanto, Priest & Co., Frank was a manager with Peat, Marwick Mitchell & Co. where he specialized in private entity tax services.
Frank is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants, the Institute of Certified Financial Planners, The Financial Planning Association and the Estate Planning Council. He also serves on the Board of Advisors for the Audubon Society of Rhode Island and is Treasurer of the East Bay Tennis Association. |
