David W. Free is a partner at Singer Lewak Greenbaum & Goldstein LLP, Certified Public Accountants & Management Consultants. Dave is the Partner-in-Charge of the firm's Assurance & Advisory Department . His industry specialization includes Entertainment and Media, and Construction.

Experience
Dave has more than 25 years of professional experience and primarily serves privately-held businesses in the manufacturing, distribution, construction/real estate, service and entertainment industries. In addition to the traditional audit, accounting and tax services, he consults with his clients in the areas of strategic planning, including: goal-setting, problem-solving, financing, tax planning, business planning, operational/ organizational analysis, and profitability enhancement. He joined the firm in 1983.

Education & Affiliations
Dave graduated with highest honors from San Diego State University in 1978 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. He is a member of several professional organizations, including: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, Financial and Administrative Management in Entertainment, Associated Builders and Contractors, and Construction Financial Management Association. He has also served on the Board of Trustees of a local nonprofit organization.

Speaking Engagements
Dave is a public speaker and conducts seminars for businesses and industrial trade associations on many topics, including: Employee Stock Ownership Plans, Profit Enhancement Process, Recent Developments in Auditing and Accounting, Maximizing Your Bonding Success, Current Middle-Market Lending Environment, and Management for Small Business Owners.

Dave has appeared as an expert on the Financial News Network.

Publications
Dave has authored articles on topics ranging from inventory management and profitability enhancement for: ABC Today, Associated Builders and Contractors, Construction Link, The Los Angeles and Inland Empire Business Journals.