Charles Schnaid, CPA

Emigrating from South Africa in 1980, becoming a partner at MKA in 1990 and possessing over 30 years of experience in the field of accounting, Charles Schnaid has been an expert in the licensing and royalty field for over 21 years. He is the court appointed co-accounting referee in the Slesinger v. Disney’s Winnie the Pooh case and recently was an expert witness in a major arbitration matter relating to royalty payments. In addition to his focus on licensing and royalty consulting, audit and compliance services for licensors/agents, Charles specializes in accounting, tax (U.S. and International) and business advisory services to entrepreneurial growth oriented business clients, entertainers, and high net worth individuals whether domestic or abroad.

Areas of expertise

Licensing & Royalty Consulting
Compilations, Reviews and Audits
International tax and business advisory services
Tax services to entrepreneurial growth oriented businesses

Services

Licensing and Royalties
High Net Worth Individuals
Closely Held Businesses
Business Advisory Services

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting - University of South Africa
Masters of Tax Law - University of Witwatersrand

Professional, Civic and Business Associations and Activities

International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants *
United Kingdom Institute of Chartered Accountants*
Israeli Institute of Certified Public Accountants *
Teaching Professor for LIMA’s “Certificate of Licensing Studies”
Valley Beth Shalom Board of Trustees
American Israeli Chamber of Commerce
Advisory Board of the Arthritis Foundation
Association of Chartered Accountants US
American Australian Chamber of Commerce
California Society of Certified Public Accountants (Cal CPA)
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

*Non-Resident member

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