Joel Galpern, CPA, is owner of the local Certified Public Accounting firm of Joel G. Galpern, C.P.A., P.A. in North Miami, Florida. 

He received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting at the University of Miami in 1969. He taught accounting at the University of Texas at Austin while working toward his Master's. He passed the CPA exam at the age of 22.

Joel graduated Miami Beach Senior High School in 1965 where he was honored with the prestigous "American Legion Award", given to the Scholar-Athlete who also exemplifies leadership and sportsmanship among his various teammates. Joel was an "All county" baseball player and has won three United States National Handball Championships.

Joel has been President of the North Miami Chamber of Commerce and takes part in numerous oustside community activities. 

 He has been on the North Miami Business Development Board and a member of the North Miami Mayor's Economic Task Force. Joel was on the Governor's Council on Physical fitness and Sports. He appears frequently in the Public Schools and speaks about the real world of business. He has lectured for the Small Business Administration (SBA), and has written articles in many local publications, specifically in the area of tax savings and small business. He is a member of the Greater Miami Estate Planning Council. Joel was voted "Businessman of the Year" in 1986 by the North Miami Chamber of Commerce, and hosted the cable TV talk show "Minding Your own Business" for four years on various business topics.

Joel's publication "Business Basics-A guide for business in the '90s, a 14 hour audio cassete program about the real world of business is a must for everyone in business.

Joel has been recognized as an expert in the Circuit Court of Broward County, Florida.