About
Foundational Principles In the Community Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Technical Excellence Alumni TIAG Membership
Careers
Why Cohen & Co Our Culture Total Rewards & Benefits Early Career Opportunities Experienced Opportunities Executive Opportunities Join Our Talent Community
Offices
Akron, OH Baltimore, MD Buffalo, NY Chicago, IL Cleveland, OH Deer Park, IL Denver, CO Detroit, MI Milwaukee, WI New York, NY Philadelphia, PA Pittsburgh, PA St. Clair Shores, MI Troy, MI Westchester, NY Youngstown, OH
Contact
Client Portal
Services Industries Knowledge Center People

About Our Services

We offer tailored solutions — whether private company or owner; public or private fund, adviser or fund service provider; or Fortune 1000 enterprise. Learn how we can help you.

Find Services

Assurance Services

Employee Benefit Plan Audits Internal Controls Investment Company Audits Private Company Audits

Tax Services

Federal Tax Planning & Compliance High Net Worth & Wealth Transfer International Filings & Structuring Investment Company Tax State & Local Tax Tax Credits & Incentives Transaction Tax Planning

Advisory Services

Business Valuations Finance Transformation Litigation Support Services M&A Advisory Managed Accounting Services Office of the CFO Technical & Financial Reporting Transaction Services

Our Industry Expertise

Our industry experience means you can find professionals who speak your language and bring earned insights to the table. Learn how we can help you.

Explore Industries

Key Industries

Asset Management Digital Assets Manufacturing Private Client Services Private Companies Private Equity Real Estate & Construction Technology & Life Sciences
VIEW THE COMPLETE LIST

Knowledge Center

Our team wants to help your team stay up to date. Browse our thought leadership, events and news for insights and a point of view on business-critical topics.

Find Insights & Events

Insights

Browse valuable articles and publications our experts have written to help you and your organization answer key questions — and consider new ones.

Read Our Insights

Events

Join us in person and online for events that address timely topics and key business considerations.

Explore Our Events

News

Find out what is happening at Cohen & Co, from industry recognitions and growth updates, to where we are contributing to important media stories.

Read Our News
People
Foundational Principles In the Community Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Technical Excellence Alumni TIAG Membership
Why Cohen & Co Our Culture Total Rewards & Benefits Early Career Opportunities Experienced Opportunities Executive Opportunities Join Our Talent Community
Akron, OH Baltimore, MD Buffalo, NY Chicago, IL Cleveland, OH Deer Park, IL Denver, CO Detroit, MI Milwaukee, WI New York, NY Philadelphia, PA Pittsburgh, PA St. Clair Shores, MI Troy, MI Westchester, NY Youngstown, OH
Contact Client Portal
Back to People

Kelli West, CPA, MSA

Manager, Cohen & Co Advisory, LLC

Contact Information

Buffalo, NY
kwest@cohenco.com
716.213.6111
  • Federal Tax Planning & Compliance
  • High Net Worth & Wealth Transfer
  • Manufacturing
  • Private Companies
  • Professional Services
  • State & Local Tax
  • Tax Services

Kelli balances her calm nature with a true passion for helping clients and colleagues. Always ready with a quick yet detailed response, she enjoys translating complex tax topics into language clients can easily understand. Through each engagement she remains highly organized and engaged, tracking the details while still keeping the full picture in mind.

Beginning her career in public accounting in 2020, Kelli specializes in consolidated tax returns and ASC 740 tax provisions for large multistate C Corporations. She also has experience working with high-net-worth individuals. While Kelli works with clients in a variety of industries, she primarily assists those in manufacturing and professional services.

  • Involved in firm training and staff development for the firm’s Tax Practice

Kelli was born and raised in Cheektowaga, New York, where she currently lives with her spouse and their two doodle dogs. A musical theater enthusiast, she frequently attends shows at Shea’s Buffalo and other local theatres. Kelli also enjoys spending time with family and friends, attending wine tastings, watching the Buffalo Bills and traveling.

Credentials & Education

  • Certified Public Accountant (New York)
  • Master of Science in Accounting, SUNY at Buffalo
  • B.S. in accounting, SUNY at Buffalo
Top
Subscribe to our newsletter
About Contact Submit RFP Privacy Policy

"Cohen & Co" is the brand name under which Cohen & Company, Ltd. and Cohen & Co Advisory, LLC, and its subsidiary entities, provide professional services.

Cohen & Company, Ltd. and Cohen & Co Advisory, LLC practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards.

Cohen & Company, Ltd. is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Cohen & Co Advisory, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory and business consulting services to their clients and are not licensed CPA firms.

The entities operating under the Cohen & Co brand are independently owned and are not responsible for the services provided by any other entity operating under the Cohen & Co brand. Our use of terms such as “our firm,” “we,” “us” and other terms of similar import denote the alternative practice structure of Cohen & Company, Ltd. and Cohen & Co Advisory, LLC.

© 2026 Cohen & Co