Building Blocks For Success

David Horton, CPA, CGMA, is a Partner at Anchin, and has more than 20 years of experience in accounting and auditing. He is the Assurance Leader of the Firm’s Financial Services Practice and is a member of its Private Equity Group. He is also a key member of the Emerging Manager Platform team. David specializes in assisting emerging managers and established funds with structuring, compliance and other advisory services. He provides audit and advisory services for a variety of investment company structures, including mutual funds, domestic and offshore funds, master-feeder structures, private equity, venture capital, general partnerships and management companies.

David joined Anchin in 2001 as a staff accountant following his graduation from Baruch College. He is responsible for audit engagements for financial services clients with a wide array of investments, including domestic and foreign securities, swaps, options, foreign currencies and private investments. David is also involved with advisory and compliance services for hedge funds, general partnerships and management companies.

In addition to client responsibilities, David plays a role in the recruiting, training and mentoring process at Anchin. He is involved with in-house interviewing for entry level staff from various educational institutions. David is also an instructor for in-house professional development seminars and mentors staff within the firm to nurture their advancement and accelerate their professional growth. David also serves as a mentor for Baruch College’s Executives on Campus (EOC) mentoring program.

David is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA). He also serves on the NYSSCPA committee for Private Equity and Venture Capital. David continues to be involved in industry speaking events including the 2016, 2017 and 2018 Financial Research Associates (FRA) Conferences.