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Mark Van Benschoten, CPA

Director of Not-for-Profit Services

Industries: Not-for-Profit
Location: Columbus (Dublin)
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Mark joined the Rea team in 2007. A native of Saugerties, New York, he now lives in Upper Arlington, Ohio, with his wife Suzette and their three children: Olivia, Victoria and Eva.

Before Rea

Mark earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting from the State University of New York at Albany. His experience includes 16 years as a shareholder for a local CPA firm. He has made numerous presentations to various organizations and groups on the subjects of not-for-profit accounting, auditing and more.

At Rea

Mark specializes in not-for-profit clients.

Mark is a team member at the Columbus, Ohio office.

Besides Rea

Professional activities include:

  • The American Institute of CPAs
  • The Ohio Society of CPAs (council of leaders, past executive board member and past professional ethics committee member)

He is also active in the community:

  • Kids N' Kamp (treasurer)

Related Articles

  1. Merging Questions

    Considerations for Your Nonprofit

    Mark Van Benschoten - December 1, 2011

    As today’s not-for-profit organizations face the challenges of decreasing funds, fewer volunteers and increasing demand for services, one popular solution has been to combine forces in partnership with other groups and occasionally… read more

  2. Leadership in Not-for-Profits

    Helping Board Members Grow into Leaders

    Mark Van Benschoten - September 1, 2009

    When someone agrees to serve on your board of directors, how can you help them succeed? Below are tips to help develop productive, successful board members. Offer Orientation Share the inner workings of the organization by explaining… read more

  3. Not-for-Profits: Fraud and the Role of Internal Controls

    Mark Van Benschoten - July 16, 2008

    The not-for-profit sector plays an increasingly important role in fulfilling the desire for a civil, compassionate and well-functioning society whether it is arts, advocacy, civic, cultural, education, or health and human service… read more

Contact

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Mark Van Benschoten
5775 Perimeter Drive Suite 200
Dublin, OH 43017
P. 614.889.8725
F. 614.889.0159

Inside the Mind Of...

What do your clients get when they work with you that they may not get from other consultants?
A CPA with a personality who is understanding and appreciates their business.

Who has been the most influential person in your life?
My wife. She tells me what I need to hear, not what I want to hear.

What is the best advice you've ever received?
Treat people with respect and they will respect you.

Just For Fun...

Describe yourself in one word.
Fun.

How do you spend April 16?
With my wife and three daughters.

What one thing about you would most people find surprising?
I am the ninth of 10 children.

What did you want to be when you grew up?
A police officer.

What's your claim to fame?
In high school, I was the county-wide cross country, wrestling and track champion.

If you were stranded on a desert island, what would you want to have with you?
A book about how to build boats.

What is your favorite movie of all time?
It's a Wonderful Life.

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