Background: Michael is a partner in KPMG’s Department of Professional Practice in New York. Prior to this he led KPMG’s OnCall Technical Accounting Advisory Services. Michael spent ten years providing Financial Statement Audits in KPMG’s Northeast Financial Services practice focusing on banks and mortgage banks. Michael has over 28 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting and auditing with KPMG.
Professional and industry experience: Michael is a member of the New York and New Jersey CPA Societies.
Michael:
- Advises on both US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and International Financial Reporting Standards.
- Has experience with business combinations, leasing, consolidations and equity method accounting, debt and equity issuances, derivatives, securitizations, real estate investment transactions, financial institutions, energy, real estate, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals.
- Speaks on various accounting topics for industry organizations including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), Structured Finance Industry Group, Association for Financial Professionals, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, Practicing Law Institute, Institutional Investor Events andDirectors Roundtable.
- Is a contributing author of KPMG’s publications on Leasing, Credit Losses and KPMG’s Defining Issues. He also has authored several articles on accounting and financial reporting matters.
- Has provided reports and served as an expert witness regarding the application of accounting literature. He has also served as an Arbitrator in disputes involving accounting matters.
Other Activities: Michael is a member of the Hanover Soccer Club Board of Directors and travel soccer coach.