About Arnold Standard Cos.
Specializing in expense reduction
BOB ARNOLD JR.
President
Bob Arnold, Jr. serves as a trusted advisor and altruistic servant leader committed to adding value and rendering exceptional service. He is the President of Arnold Standard Cos., a Management Consulting Firm established more than 50 years ago that specializes in expense reduction. In addition to being a recognized expert in workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance, Bob is also a licensed insurance broker and serves as President of Arnold Standard Risk Services, Inc., as well as President of ASI Recruiters, Inc. As an independent agent of The Klean Company, Bob is revolutionizing the world of healthcare environmental hygiene by eradicating Healthcare Acquired Infections from healthcare facilities, as well as mold and bacteria from military installations, and schools.
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Bob serves the business community through his dedicated involvement with the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), where he is an active member of the Board, and Past President of the Long Island Chapter, and Past President of the IMA Metropolitan New York Regional Council. IMA’s mission is to provide a forum for research, practice development, education, knowledge sharing, and advocacy of the highest ethical and best business practices in management accounting and finance. He also serves on the NYS Society of CPAs Members in Industry Committee for Suffolk County, as well as multiple educational committees of the Healthcare Financial Management Association, Metropolitan New York Chapter. He is also currently serving on the Board of the Healthcare Executives Club.
Passionate Supporter
A passionate supporter of our military service members, Bob serves as a member of the Board of the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation, which through a unique intersection of baseball and the United States Department of the Navy, recognizes and honors our service members and those who support them; provides support to military families and veteran causes; and educates on the lessons of citizenship, sacrifice, and service to one’s country.
Bob also serves as a member on the Corporate Committee of the Navy League of the United States, Long Island Council. The Navy League of the United States is a nonprofit civilian, educational and advocacy organization that supports America’s sea services: the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and US - flag Merchant Marine. Through national and local programs, the Navy League provides a powerful voice to educate the public and Congress on the importance of our Sea Services to our nation’s defense, well-being and economic prosperity.
Additionally, Bob serves his hometown community as Board member of the Towers of Freedom Military Monument, a memorial located in John Burns Park in Massapequa, dedicated to those lost in the events of 9/11, as well as our fallen members of the military in the subsequent war on terror. And previously served as Blood Drive Chair of the PTA and Assistant Girls Soccer Coach.
Bob received his Bachelor of Science, with majors in both Finance and Marketing, from the Leonard N. Stern School of Business at NYU. Prior to that, he received his A.S. in Business Administration from Nassau Community College, where he was a member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.
A Continous Learner
A strong believer in education
A strong believer that education is a continuous, lifelong activity, Bob dedicates more than 60 hours to continuing education seminars and events throughout the year, in subjects relevant to the services he renders, including accounting and financial management, healthcare, insurance and risk management, labor and employment law, human resources management and cyber security. He also maintains a vast professional network of subject matter experts who also deliver cost-effective value.
The Institute of Management Accountants
Healthcare Financial Management Association
American Society of Workers’ Compensation Professionals
NYS Society of CPAs
Society for Human Resource Management
Professional Insurance Agents of New York
UWC – Strategic Services on Unemployment & Workers’ Compensation
Testimonials
We provide successful outcomes for out client
NYS DOL Unemployment Insurance Division
Manufacturer assessed $212K for UI taxes after exiting PEO. Arnold Standard results: UI refund of $135K; UI Reserve Account Balance positive $204K. UI Tax Rate lowered from 9.5% to 2.1% on $2MM of annual taxable payroll. Savings in excess of $600,000.
US DOL Wage & Hour Division
Distributor assessed in excess of $575K for alleged wage and hour violations. Arnold Standard results: Assessment lowered significantly.
Savings in excess of $300,000.
NYS DOL Division of Labor Standards
Wholesaler assessed in excess of $367K for alleged wage and hour violations. Arnold Standard results: Assessment reduced to $135,000.
Savings in excess of $230,000.
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