About Us

Joseph P. Cole, CPA, MBA, LLC is a Northern New Jersey CPA firm providing comprehensive accounting and tax services for individuals and small businesses in Old Bridge, West Orange, Union, Maplewood, and throughout Northern New Jersey. We are a well-respected firm with a reputation for expertise and integrity.

We understand that businesses need a competent and reliable financial advocate. Yes, we can do your tax preparation and process accurate financial statements. But our real strength lies in our ability to stand with you as you grow your business and to be a trusted partner as you make the difficult decisions necessary for your success.

Joseph P. Cole, CPA

Joseph P. Cole is a Certified Public Accountant with an extensive breadth of experience, ranging from taxation and auditing to general accounting and financial management. With eighteen years of professional experience, he has worked with individuals and companies of all sizes across different industries, from small family-owned businesses to publicly-traded fortune 500 companies. His background and experience have allowed Joseph to develop a client first perspective when servicing and advising on every aspect of his clients' needs. Joseph has serviced clients in the following industries: real estate, construction, health care, retail, and professional services firms. His experience also includes advising high net worth individuals as well as non-profit organizations.

Joseph holds a Certified Public Accounting license from the State of New York. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants and New York State Certified Public Accountants. Joseph is also a Notary in the State of New Jersey.  Joseph received a Master of Business Administration from Pace University, Lubin School of Business and is currently attending Fairleigh Dickinson University to complete a certificate program in Financial Planning.

Joseph has served in numerous charitable organizations as a volunteer and advisor. He helped improve the financial operations, internal control policies and tax compliance of small to mid-size nonprofits. Joseph is actively involved in Rebuilding Together and the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.