SPECIALISTS

Steven J. Barlevi

Partner, Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC

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Experience

Steven is a partner with over 30 years of diverse public accounting experience and was the founder of Kingston Smith Barlevi, which joined Citrin Cooperman in 2022. He is also the CFO of Epitaph Records.

Steven specializes in the media and entertainment industry, with particular expertise in the fields of music, motion pictures, commercial production, post-production and visual effects. He has served as an expert witness for business litigation matters involving music, commercial production, post-production editorial, and other media-related industries.

Steven brings with him a spirit of directness and boundless energy, leading a team of highly skilled professionals and support staff in servicing client needs. He routinely uses his CFO skills while consulting and advising clients. He brings people together and facilitates deals in a manner that goes well beyond conventional accounting. Steven is an innovative thinker and achieves solutions to problems that may seem difficult or impossible to others.

He has demonstrated technical proficiency and tenacity, alongside strength in communication and leadership. These attributes contribute to his success in encouraging clients to understand their financial challenges and to take charge of their businesses. With his pragmatic approach, he has built a superior reputation in achieving client satisfaction.

Steven started out professionally with the international firm of Ernst & Young and went on to become a partner at the Los Angeles-based CPA firm of Parks Palmer Turner & Yemenidjian. He then joined Epitaph Records in 1995 as their CFO. He also sits on the board of various charities in Los Angeles.

CREDENTIALS

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University of California, Los Angeles

Master Business Taxation Program, University of Southern California

Licenses

Certified Public Accountant in the State of California

Affiliations

Member, California Society of CPAs

WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Community Involvement

Steven sits on the boards of various charities, including Jewish Big Brothers of Los Angeles.

Outside the Office

Steven is an avid fitness person and enjoys daily workouts, bicycling, hiking, skiing, and river rafting.

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I rise every morning with the intention to achieve greatness at my work; greatness being the ability to show up and meet the needs of clients. Success is defined by the degree to which I am able to serve others. I believe in the words of Vince Lombardi, that ‘The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.'

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