Our Staff

Our firm’s office is located in Watertown, New York. Areas currently serviced by the firm include Jefferson, St. Lawrence, Lewis, Franklin and Oswego Counties, as well as several other communities throughout upstate New York.

Your Success: Satisfaction, Support, Savings

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Meet the Team

Emilio A. D’Argenio

CPA, Managing Partner

Managing Partner of the firm since 1981. A graduate of SUNY Plattsburgh with a B.S. in accounting. In addition to the core areas of tax and financial statements, Emilio is responsible for the audit representation segment of the firm. A majority of his time involves business and personal consulting. He has taught and lectured throughout the years on accounting and issues confronting small business and individuals.

Emilio is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Tax Division. He is also a member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Emilio@kd.cpa

Sheldon G. Kall

CPA and Attorney

 Mr. Kall is one of the founding partners in 1981. Mr. Kall has a B.S. degree in accounting from Lemoyne college and J.D. from Syracuse University. He provides services in the areas of corporate law and elder care issues. 

Available by appointment only.

Stephen J. Lambert

CPA, Partner

Stephen partnered with the firm in 1987 and is a graduate of Clarkson University with a B.S. in accounting. His primary areas of practice include income taxes, financial statements and computer consulting. He takes an active role in the management of these areas. He is a Quickbooks professional advisor.

Stephen is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Stephen@kd.cpa

Emily A. Lambert

Bookkeeper and Personal Income Tax Preparation

Emily joined the firm in January 2005. She specializes in personal income taxes. An experienced bookkeeper, Emily is also our payroll expert, and provides our clients with weekly payroll, and payroll taxes, as well as helping manage the administrative practice of the firm.

Emily@kd.cpa

William Dowling

Sr. Accountant

William became associated with the firm in 2014 and is a graduate of SUNY Polytechnic Institute with a B.S. in accounting. His primary areas of practice include income taxes and financial statements.

William takes an active role in implementation and training of our accounting software.

William@kd.cpa

Robin Schloop

Receptionist

Robin joined the firm in 2011. She has years of experience in customer relations. Her primary role is managing the public relations of the firm and interaction with all clients to ensure they receive the information they need and are directed to the appropriate person. She’s the organization behind the firm maintaining the control and flow of information coming in and out.

Robin@kd.cpa

Karen Rousseau

Office Assistant

Karen joined the firm in 2015. She has an Associate Degree in Accounting from Jefferson Community College. She provides Bookkeeping, Payroll and Sales Tax Services in addition to assisting with individual tax preparation.

Karen@kd.cpa

In Memoriam

We would like to remember valuable members of our firm who contributed extensively to our firm & are truly missed.

Barbara D. DeForge

Sr. Accountant
(Deceased 7/18/2018)

Barbara provided over 50 years of dedicated service to the firm in both accounting & tax matters. She was the consummate professional.

Jeffrey Armstrong

Sr. Accountant
(Deceased 7/13/2019)

Jeffrey became associated with the firm in 2014 and is a graduate of SUNY Empire University with a B.S. in accounting. His primary areas of practice included income taxes, and financial statements.

Jeffrey was a dedicated member of the firm and strove for excellence in performance of his duties.