Stewart L. Appelrouth

Appelrouth, Farah & Co., P.A.

999 Ponce de Leon boulevard
Suite 625
Coral Gables, Florida 33134

305-444-0999

Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support Modification, Co-Parenting, Divorce, Divorce Modification and Enforcement, Family, Marital Property, PreNuptials, Spousal Support

Stewart L. Appelrouth is a Co-Founder of Appelrouth Farah & Co., where he has built a firm renowned for its creative financial and accounting advisors. The firm’s strength derives from his philosophy of accessibility and a hands-on approach. With extensive resources and breadth of knowledge, Stewart maintains a high-level of service with personalized attention.

Stewart has established a firm that maintains a priority on providing equal care and attention to its entire roster of clients, be it an individual client or a large public company.  The firm’s strength derives from Stewart’s philosophy of accessibility and a hands-on approach.  He is steadfast about maintaining a high-level of service, coupled with a direct line of contact to ensure personalized attention is given to each of the firm’s clients.  This is just one of the standards that sets Appelrouth, Farah & Co., P.A. apart from other large firms. Stewart co-founded Appelrouth, Farah & Co., P.A. along with Carlos M. Farah in 1985.

With over 35 years in the industry, Stewart is a seasoned professional, possessing an expansive repertoire of experiences in diversified areas of accounting and business advisory services.  His practice areas are focused on litigation support, audit and assurance, fraud investigation, business valuation, and business and tax consulting. Stewart also regularly serves as an expert witness in Federal and Circuit Courts.

Stewart is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) and Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is Certified as a Forensic Accountant (CRFAC) by the American Board of Forensic Accounting, a Certified Family Mediator (CFM) by the Supreme Court of Florida, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, and a Certified Valuation Analysts (CVA) by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts.  Additionally, Stewart is a Fellow of the American Board of Forensic Accounting and a designated Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Stewart currently serves on the Board of Directors of AIM ImmunoTech Inc., a public company engaged in the clinical development of new drug entities for treatment of seriously debilitating disorders. He is also Chairperson of the Audit Committee for AIM ImmunoTech Inc.

At Florida International University, Stewart serves on the Foundation Board of Directors, the President’s Council, the Law School Dean’s Advisory Council, and the Advisory Board for the College of Medicine. He is also an active supporter for the University of Miami, Florida State University, Beth David Synagogue, Dave & Mary Alper Jewish Community Center, United Way, and Voices for Children.

Stewart’s Advice for Entrepreneurs:

Start with a good work ethic and get a good accountant. Secondly, when you open a business, you have to make it a priority; it cannot be secondary. It’s also important to have a diversified background and to have a constant quest for knowledge about a multitude of topics.

Activities of Interest:

Appelrouth, Farah and Co., P.A. is an active force in South Florida thanks to Stewart’s dedication to being involved in the community. Professional and community organizations that benefit from the firm’s involvement include the Florida International University, University of Miami, Beth David Synagogue, the United Way, and Voices for Children, among others. Stewart is also an avid sports fan; baseball was his first love.

Education

  • Florida International University, Masters Degree In Finance – 1980
  • Florida State University, Bachelors Degree In Business Administration – 1975

Awards & Recognition

  • South Florida Legal Guide Top CPA’s In Litigation Support:  2006-2018 Annual Editions
  • South Florida Business Journal Power Leaders In Law & Accounting: 2010, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019
  • South Florida Business Journal Key Partners Award: 2007, 2009, 2011, 2017
  • 2007 Pro Bono Award- Outstanding Presentation Dade County Bar Association And The 11th Judicial Circuit

Professional Affiliations

  • American College Of Forensic Examiners
  • American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants
  • Association Of Certified Fraud Examiners
  • Florida Institute Of Certified Public Accountants
  • InfraGuard Member – A National Information Sharing Program Between The Federal Bureau Of Investigation And The Private Sector
  • National Association Of Certified Valuation Analysts


999 Ponce de Leon Boulevard
Suite 625
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Ph: (305) 444-0999 | Fax: (305) 443-5171
Email: [email protected]