Partner
jmlally@lallycpas.com
412-348-3100
Areas of Specialization
- Federal, state and local taxation of business, individuals, and trusts
- Strategic business planning
- Business valuation
- Litigation support and expert reporting
As Founder and Managing Partner of Lally & Co., John works directly with owners and top management of our clients in business planning and coordination engagements. He also oversees our business valuation and litigation support segment, along with expert testimony.
John began his professional career in 1978 with the Office of International Banking, within the U.S. Department of Treasury in Washington DC. He commenced his public accounting career in 1979 with the Pittsburgh office of PricewaterhouseCoopers, then known as Price Waterhouse. In 1983, he started his sole proprietorship that has evolved into Lally & Co.
In 1977, John received his Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from St. Vincent College. He received his MBA one year later from The George Washington University with a focus on Finance and Investments. In 1982, John successfully earned his Certified Public Accountant accreditation in the state of Pennsylvania. In 1987, he earned his Certified Financial Planner designation and in 2001, his Certified Valuation Analyst accreditation.
Professional and Community Affiliations
- American Institute of CPAs, Member
- Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs, Member
- Saint Vincent College’s Council of Advisors for the School of Humanities and Fine Arts (2004-present)
- Saint Sebastian Parish’s Pastoral Council (1999 – 2004);
- Saint Sebastian School’s School Advisory Council (created in 2004; Chairman 2004-2007); Principal Advisory Board (2002 – 2004);
- Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh’s Advisory Board (1999-present)
- Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School’s Treasurer (2004-present)
- YMCA of Pittsburgh, Metropolitan Board (2007-present); Kon-O-Kwee/Spencer Board, Treasurer (1996 – present)
- PICPA Pittsburgh Chapter Committee on Legislation, Chairperson (1997 – 2001)
- Girty’s Run Joint Sewer Authority, Treasurer (1991 – 1995)
- North Hills Affordable Housing Task Force, Inc., Treasurer (1991 – 1995)
- PICPA Emergency Assistance Committee, Past State Chairperson (1990 – 1992)
- Berkeley Hill Preschool, Board Member (1990 – 1998)
- Pittsburgh Post Gazette, KDKA TV Channel 2, WTAE AM 1250 radio, and WVTY FM 96.1 guest on tax and related issues (1989 – present)
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