Patricia A. Thompson, CPA, PFS, MST

patt@pgco.com |

Experience
Considered by many authorities as one of the foremost tax experts in the state, Pat has been with Piccerelli, Gilstein & Company, LLP since 1978 and is the firm's tax partner. Her involvement is with many closely held businesses in the manufacturing, service and real estate industries. Known affectionately as "the media maven," she's a familiar face on regional television since she is often the authority called by local TV programs to speak on a wide variety of tax issues.

In 2007, Pat was selected by the Junior League of RI as one of the The Rhode Island 85 in recognition of her professional and personal commitment to the community. Pat was named by Providence Business News as the 2009 Financial Services Industry Leader.

Education

Pat graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. She continued her education at Bryant College where she received a Master of Science in Taxation degree in 1986. Pat is also a Personal Financial Specialist. She received this designation in 1996 from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Professional Associations and Activities

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants: Current Vice Chair of the Tax Executive Committee; Former Member of the Tax Legislation and Policy Committee

RI Society of Certified Public Accountants: Current Member of the Federal and State Tax Committee; Former Chair of the Tax Committee; Past President

R.I. Governor's Tax Policy Workgroup

URI Personal Financial Education Executive Advisory Board

The Tax Adviser , a publication of the AICPA, Editorial advisor

Greater Providence YMCA, Executive Committee and Finance Committee

RI Estate Planning Council

Providence Public Library, Planned Giving Committee

Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors

Butler Hospital Development Committee

Pat has written tax articles for the Rhode Island Society of CPA's Newsletter. In addition, she is an often-requested speaker at many professional organization events, both on a regional and national level.