PATRICK J. DEO, CPA is the President of Deo, LaManna, Deo & Co., P.C.  He has been awarded the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants Service (NJCPA) Award in recognition of his leadership and service to the organization.  He has served a vice president and a trustee of the NJCPA, and has been involved in various initiatives, including the New Jersey Taxpayer Bill of Rights.  Deo is a noted national speaker and frequent lecturer for the NJCPA and its chapters.  He had previously worked for the IRS for nearly 20 years in various high level positions.