James Edward Grossman CPA, CFE, CMA,

Ed is a principal with CLA with almost 40 years of experience in public accounting. Based in Lakeland, Florida, Ed is a member of the firm's national assurance technical group. His primary responsibilities include being a technical resource for the audit and assurance practice and performing quality reviews of assurance and accounting engagements for clients in various industries including agribusiness and cooperatives, manufacturing, retail, construction and real estate. A frequent speaker for a variety of organizations on subjects related to accounting, assurance, and professional ethics. Ed has been recognized twice by the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants as their Discussion Leader of the Year.