Mr. Bernstein cofounded Bernstein & Pinchuk LLP in 1993, and is now the managing member of Marcum Bernstein & Pinchuk (MarcumBP), a PCAOB-registered accounting firm headquartered in New York. Marcum BP is ranked within the top 15 firms by Inside Public Accounting and Accounting Today, and the combined firm is one of the largest middle market accounting firms servicing China-based companies publicly traded in the US. Mr. Bernstein’s early recognition of the global marketplace and his extensive work in the People’s Republic of China resulted in the rapid expansion of his firm’s services in the country. He has established local offices in Beijing, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, with coordinated services throughout the world. These offices are staffed with highly experienced SEC personnel dedicated to providing our clients at over 50 Chinese companies and many of the first and second tier investment banks with services including audits and assurance, due diligence and transaction advisory. In addition, Mr. Bernstein’s diverse experience in retail, manufacturing, hospitality, pharmaceutical, professional practices, and real estate have contributed to the growth of the firm’s client base abroad. Mr. Bernstein serves as an accountant and business advisor worldwide, providing specialized auditing and accounting services to public and non-public companies throughout the United States, China, Europe, and Africa.

Mr. Bernstein also serves as director and chairman of the audit committee of NASDAQ- and AMEX-listed companies, and is a frequent speaker at industry, investment banking and university conferences. He is an active member of the board of directors and an officer of a prestigious foundation that was honored with the President’s Voluntary Action Award by the late President Ronald Reagan.

Mr. Bernstein received his B.S. degree from the University of Maryland Business School. He is licensed in the State of New York and other states and is a member of the AICPA, the NYSSCPA and the NSA.