Executive Team Partner

Emery B. Sheer, C.P.A.*, C.V.A., A.B.V.

EMERY B. SHEER, CPA*/ABV, CVA
Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter & Sheer LLP
2525 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, 5th Floor
Coral Gables, FL 33134
305-274-4600 Phone
305-274-4601 Fax
esheer@berenfeldllp.com
* Regulated by the State of Florida. Licensed in California and New York.


EDUCATION

Florida international University

Graduate Studies Accounting/Taxation

Boston University

Graduate Studies
Opera Performance

Mansfield University

B.S., Music Education

CREDENTIALS

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV)

Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA)

AFFILIATIONS

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Member

Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA), Regional VP, Executive Committee Member and Restructure Task Force Member

National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA), Member

Business Valuation Research Institute Member

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

Emery Sheer is the Managing Partner of Berenfeld and a partner in our Advisory Services Practice. He assists individual and business clients manage, protect and increase their wealth.

Trained as a performing artist, Mr. Sheer applies his accounting and financial asset management skills to the portfolios of athletes, actors, musicians, stage and screen directors, entertainers, business owners and other high net worth individuals.

Mr. Sheer is viewed by clients as a trusted business partner and personal family advisor. He assists clients in a full range of accounting and advisory services, including:

  • Business development and strategic planning
  • Contract negotiations
  • Fund-raising
  • Investment and insurance advice
  • Negotiations of real estate, property purchases, and sales
  • Outsourced accounting services
  • Tax and financial planning

Additionally, Mr. Sheer is experienced in litigation support and not-for-profit organizations. He has served as an expert witness in cases involving business valuations.

Mr. Sheer is very active in national and state organizations, including positions on the following boards:

  • Arsht Center of the Performing Arts Trust
  • Baptist Health System Foundation
  • Doctors Hospital Foundation
  • The Beacon Experience
  • Friends of WLRN Radio & Television, including Finance & Audit Committee
  • The Rock Foundation

Mr. Sheer is registered with the SEC as an Investment Advisor. He is licensed by the Florida Department of Insurance in the areas of health, life and variable annuities and a Yellow Book-approved auditor for governmental entities. He is the CFO of White Buffalo Entertainment and has produced documentary and full feature films.