about RWC
Founded in 1979, Richards, Witt & Charles, headquartered on Long Island in Garden City, New York, has emerged as one of the preeminent New York accounting and business consulting firms. As specialized as we are diverse, we have built cornerstone groups in all of the major practice areas such as automotive, restaurants, small business, real estate, tax services, and IRS representation.
With 12 professionals, superior knowledge, polished business acumen and proven credentials, Richards, Witt & Charles has earned a reputation of excellence and success. We are big enough to handle the most complex cases, but small enough that our clients will never get lost. It’s because of our ongoing commitment to excellence that we have saved our clients money and help them grow their businesses.
The strength of Richards, Witt & Charles’ resources greatly enhances what we accomplish for our clients. We take great pride in going beyond what is expected from most accounting firms. The invaluable contacts and relationships we have nurtured with automobile industry leaders such as ADP, Reynolds & Reynolds, and others as well as Intuit (Quickbooks), the IRS, and major banks heighten our value added services.
Our knowledge of technology and business models enables us to guide our clients to the next level in their business evolution. Our intellectual capital, multidisciplinary approach and our ability to navigate the complexities of the state, federal, and accounting forums as well as the IRS enable us to efficiently and cost effectively provide excellence to all of our clients.
It is commonplace for Richards, Witt & Charles’ staff members to be actively involved within the communities in which we work and live. This includes lecturing and participating in professional groups and associations, and working in charitable and civic organizations. We value our clients and our communities, and Richards, Witt & Charles pledges its continued commitment to both.
For these reasons and more, your next call should be to Richards, Witt & Charles.
Partner Bios
| Paul L. Charles CPA | |
| Paul L. Charles is the managing partner at Richards, Witt & Charles, where he is active in consulting and accounting for automobile dealerships, systems setup and utilization, tax compliance and tax planning. | |
| Alan Richards CPA, LLB | |
| Alan Richards is the senior partner at Richards, Witt & Charles. As both a certified public accountant and attorney, he brings over 50 years of experience and expertise to our clients. | |
| Raymond D. Goren CPA | |
| Raymond D. Goren joined Richards, Witt & Charles in 1985 and became partner in 2000. He has over 30 years of experience and expertise and is a leading authority in accounting and tax issues relating to the retail automobile industry. | |
| Anthony M. Lucido CPA | |
| Anthony M. Lucido has played a key role in the success and growth of the firm since joining in 1997. In 2008, Mr. Lucido was promoted to partner and uses his extensive experience in automotive dealerships, real estate, and restaurants to help clients meet their accounting needs and grow their businesses. | |
| Nicholas W. Cherkas CPA | |
| Nicholas W. Cherkas joined Richards, Witt & Charles in 1987. Prior to joining the firm, he worked with a medium-sized public accounting firm in New York City. | |
Along with our partners, our experienced support staff are always on the "pulse" of our clients' needs. Let us show you how we can help your company excel in the future. Call or E-mail us today for more information and find out what our customers have known for years...
Richards, Witt & Charles, LLP is the clear choice for your accounting and business consulting needs.


