Our Team

Ahmed F. Tariq, a founding member at ISAT CPAS LLC, leverages nearly a decade of experience in tax compliance, tax resolution, tax planning and business management and consulting. His practice focuses on serving small and mid-sized businesses, and their owners across several industries. He frequently represents clients during audits with federal and state taxing authorities.

Ahmed focuses on creating and maintain strong relationships with his client with the ultimate goal of assisting them achieve their short term and long-term objectives. His highly personalized and proactive approach has created long-lasting relationships with clients and colleagues.

Ahmed works closely with his clients and understands the importance of a timely response. As a trusted advisor, he prioritizes, creating an atmosphere of mutual trust and confidence.

Prior to establishing ISAT CPAS LLC, Ahmed played a prominent role in the field of tax and accounting within several regional accounting firms in NYC.

Ahmed expertise extends to:

• Representing clients in federal and state audits and in resolving compliance issues
• Identifying tax appropriate business entity structures for new business owners
• Identifying and pursuing tax planning opportunities to preserve and grow business and personal wealth
• Providing tax compliance and consulting services to individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and foundations
• Assisting with retirement planning related to qualified plans, IRAs, and Roth IRAs

Affiliations:

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)
• American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS)

Education:

Ahmed earned his bachelor’s in accounting from Baruch College. He is licensed as a CPA in New York State.

Imran Sharif is a Founding and Managing Member at ISAT CPAs LLC. Mr. Imran has over 5 years of experience in tax planning and business consulting across various industries. In addition, he has more than 10 years of experience in private equity fund accounting.

Due to his diverse experience, Imran has enabled ISAT clients to realize significant tax savings through appropriate consultation and Income tax planning. His expertise lies in business consulting, sales tax compliance, income tax compliance and income tax planning to a wide variety of clients in industries that include healthcare and pharmaceutical, construction and real estate, restaurants, management companies and individuals. As a business consultant, Imran has helped clients analyze proper structures for business expansion and business succession.

Throughout his professional career, he has provided clients with a broad range of services to help them achieve their goals, such as the preparation of financial statements, business planning, assistance and consulting for the bookkeeping of complex transactions and assistance with day-to-day business operations.

Prior to launching ISAT, Mr. Imran was a Director at The Blackstone Group in the Real Estate division and preceding Blackstone, Mr. Imran served as an Assistance Vice President at Credit Suisse in the Asset management Division.

Affiliations:

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)
• New York State Broker & Agent License in personal Lines, Property & Casualty Insurance

Education:

Mr. Imran is a Certified Public Accountant and received a B.B.A. degree from Baruch College with Suma Cum Laude in 2011.