B.J. Hoffman, CPA, a partner in Citrin Cooperman’s Philadelphia office, has been elected to the governing board of directors of Legacy Youth Tennis and Education, a nonprofit organization that serves underprivileged young people in Philadelphia.
Formerly known as Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education, the Legacy Youth Tennis and Education center is located in the northwest Philadelphia neighborhood of East Falls. The organization offers educational programs and positive opportunities to more than 4,500 children each year, especially those from under-resourced families.
The group uses high-quality tennis instruction, delivered by experienced instructors, to motivate young people to succeed in life. The programs teach rewarding lessons and help children build confidence, creating a framework of personal discipline that prepares young people to become active, responsible citizens.
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“The opportunity to serve on the board of Legacy Youth Tennis and Education is incredibly rewarding,” said Hoffman. “The organization empowers children to recognize their strengths and build leadership skills, all while having fun. We are fortunate to have a group in the community dedicated to mentoring in this way.”
At Citrin Cooperman, Hoffman works with clients in a variety of industries, particularly professional service firms and the personnel staffing industry. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
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Hoffman, who lives in Upper Dublin Township, is a magna cum laude graduate of Lehigh University’s School of Business and Economics. He serves on the board of the Mid-Atlantic Staffing Association and is past president of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Philadelphia and Southeastern Pennsylvania, and past Vice-Chair of JEVS Human Service.
About Legacy Youth Tennis and Education – Legacy Youth Tennis and Education (www.LegacyYTE.org) prepares young people, especially those from under-resourced families and communities, for success as individuals and as active, responsible citizens through innovative tennis, education, life skills, and leadership development programming. The Legacy Youth Tennis and Education Center, 4842 Ridge Ave. in East Falls, is dedicated to serving young people, the only center of its type in the country. In addition to its programs at the 16-court center, programs are held in more than 45 schools and recreation centers in Philadelphia and Camden, NJ.
About Citrin Cooperman – Citrin Cooperman (www.citrincooperman.com) is a full-service accounting firm, providing attest and assurance, tax and business advisory services. The firm’s accountants and advisors have deep experience in many industries and areas including professional services, restaurants, franchising, financial services, real estate, entertainment, staffing and executive search, valuation and forensic services, charter schools, nonprofits and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. Founded in 1979, the firm has offices in Philadelphia, midtown Manhattan, White Plains, N.Y., Springfield, N.J., and Norwalk, Conn. Additionally, the firm is affiliated with Citrin Cooperman Wealth Management, LP (www.ccwmlp.com), which offers clients in-depth personal financial planning, independent fee-based investment advisory services, and insurance brokerage services. Citrin Cooperman is an independent firm associated with Moore Stephens. Follow Citrin Cooperman on Twitter @CitrinCooperman.
