Joel M. Sachs, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA), is a principal of Konowitz, Kahn & Company, P.C. As the firm's elder care director, Mr. Sachs specializes in tax accounting and financial services for the elderly, including bill paying and assistance with Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. He also provides investment/cash management and financial reporting services.
Mr. Sachs graduated from American University in Washington, D.C., where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting in 1977, the same year he joined Burton Slossberg’s Certified Public Accounting firm. He was promoted to partner in 1985, and in 2002, the firm merged with Konowitz, Kahn & Company. He earned a Master’s of Taxation from University of New Haven.
Acting on his personal commitment to the community, Mr. Sachs has supported various non-profit organizations as both a member and managing director. He is a board member and past president of Camp Laurelwood and past treasurer for the Rotary Club of New Haven. Mr. Sachs also serves as treasurer of the Congregation B'Nai Jacob Synagogue.