David Adest, CPA
Managing Partner & Partner-in-Charge of Health Care Consulting
As Managing Partner, David Adest sets a strategic course that ensures we fulfill our five core promises: industry-specific expertise, industry-specific leadership, active partner involvement, superior client service, and a culture of integrity. David is vigilant about creating an environment where hard work and ethical behavior are rewarded. His efforts have created a culture that attracts and retains top talent, ensures the highest level of customer service and continues the firm’s long-term reputation for excellence.
In his role as partner-in-charge of the health care consulting practice, David divides his time between client engagements, industry advisory roles and maintaining key governmental relationships. He is widely recognized for his ability to integrate technical requirements with visionary objectives. He has guided the industry's leading decision makers with long-term strategic planning and tactical implementation plans in some of the most innovative programs in continuing care. He is a highly regarded and trusted advisor to executives, board members, regulators, and fellow professionals.
David joined the firm in 1972 immediately after receiving his degree from Brooklyn College. He began his career in the audit practice and is responsible for developing the firm’s health care consulting practice. As the Managing Partner, he chairs the firm’s Executive Committee.
Professional Affiliations
•American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
•New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
•Chairman, Long Term Care Subcommittee of the Health Care Committee
•New York State Health Care Advisory Committees
- New York State Long Term Case Mix Reimbursement Advisory Group
- Medicare Case Mix Reimbursement Committee






