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John M. Lally, CPA, MBA, CVA, CFF

Partner
jmlally@lallycpas.com 
412-348-3100

Areas of Specialization

  • Strategic business planning
  • Business valuation
  • Litigation support and expert reporting
  • Federal, state and local taxation of business, individuals, and trusts

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 in Latrobe, PA. 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, in 2001, his Certified Valuation Analyst accreditation, and in 2009, his Certified in Financial Forensics accreditation.

Professional and Community Affiliations

  • American Institute of CPAs, Member
  • Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs, Member
  • Allegheny Valley Bank of Pittsburgh – Director (2009-present)
  • Saint Vincent College - Council of Advisors for the School of Humanities and Fine Arts (2004 – present)
  • Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh – Investment Advisory Board (1999-present); Planned Giving Council (2010-present); Vice Chairman of Capital Campaign (2011-present)
  • YMCA of Pittsburgh, Metropolitan Board (2007-present); Finance Committee (2009-present); Kon-O-Kwee/Spenser Board, President (2011-present); Treasurer (1996-2011); Kon-O-Palooza 2011-2012, Co-Chair of event
  • 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);
  • Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School’s Treasurer (2004-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)