Accounting and Assurance

You can count on us for well-organized and efficiently executed engagements, clear and fairly presented financial statements, and practical recommendations that help improve your accounting policies and business practices.

We know that numbers and financial information can sometimes feel overwhelming. That’s why our accounting and assurance team is here to help provide your organization with accurate financial data that you can trust make key business decisions.

What sets us apart is the depth of our experience across a wide range of industries and our commitment to continually learning from every client relationship. By combining technical expertise with real-world business understanding, we deliver accounting and assurance services practices guidance that go beyond the numbers, helping organizations improve their accounting policies and business practices.

Each engagement is carefully planned and thoughtfully executed, with a focus on creating value where it matters most. Our team isn’t just detail-oriented; we’re also people-focused, bringing both precision and a personal touch to every solution we deliver.

Our accounting and assurance services include:

  • Financial Statement Audits, Reviews, and Compilations under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Other Special Purpose Frameworks
  • Agreed-Upon Procedures
  • Audits of Employee Benefit Plans
  • Technical Accounting Advisory

Partner Contacts

David A. Buttignol
dabuttignol@lallycpas.com
412-348-3110

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Jason Droske
jmdroske@lallycpas.com
412-348-3125

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Randy Reynolds
rreynolds@lallycpas.com 
412-348-3102

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Todd A. Saccotasacco@lallycpas.com
412-348-3106

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Edward J. Gorski

Managing Partner

Executive Summary

Ed Gorski served as a partner at Lally & Co., where he led the firm’s accounting and assurance practice focused on providing services to clients in the financial services industry, including broker-dealers, investment partnerships, hedge funds, and captive insurance companies. Throughout his career, he was known for his strong technical expertise and his ability to guide clients through complex regulatory and reporting requirements.

During his tenure, Ed helped expand and strengthen the firm’s accounting and assurance practice, emphasizing quality, technical rigor, and practical solutions. He played a key role in mentoring staff, developing industry specialties, and fostering a culture of client service.

As Partner Emeritus, Ed remains connected to the firm’s commitment to excellence and continues to serve as a resource to colleagues and clients.

John M. Lally

Partner Emeritus

jmlally@lallycpas.com
412-367-8190

John Lally is the founding partner of Lally & Co., where he dedicated his career to advising business owners and senior management on strategic planning, business valuation, litigation support, and complex tax matters. A trusted advisor for decades, John played a central role in shaping the firm’s growth, service philosophy, and commitment to client relationships.

John began his professional career in 1978 with the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of International Banking before joining PricewaterhouseCoopers in 1979. In 1983, he founded the firm that would ultimately become Lally & Co., helping establish the firm’s reputation for technical excellence and practical guidance.

As Partner Emeritus, John continues to contribute his time to the firm as a trusted advisor and to several boards and professional committees as he did through his career.

Randy Reynolds

Partner Emeritus

Executive Summary

Randy Reynolds served as a partner in the tax services practice at Lally & Co., where he led the firm’s tax practice and advised high-net-worth individuals and families, business owners, and closely held companies on tax matters. Throughout his career, Randy specialized in the taxation of individuals, corporations, S-corporations, and partnerships, as well as corporate acquisitions and client representation before the IRS and other taxing authorities. Randy was also a frequent lecturer and author of numerous tax-focused publications, contributing significantly to the profession through his technical knowledge and practical insights.

As Partner Emeritus, Randy remains a respected resource within the firm and the broader tax community, recognized for his leadership, expertise, and long-standing commitment to client service.