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Introduction to Mazars USA. FINANCIAL SERVICES. 2019. A full-service firm with a national focus and international reach. Mazars USA LLP.
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Introduction to Mazars USA FINANCIAL SERVICES 2019
A full-service firm with a national focus and international reach Mazars USA LLP Mazars USA is a high-performing national firm with significant presence in strategic US geographies. Since 1921, our dedicated professionals have leveraged technical industry expertise to develop customized solutions for clients, create value, and optimize their performance. We deliver dedicated group of industry specialists providing accounting, tax and consulting to growth-oriented enterprises and individuals. Our culture of diversity, collaboration and community is driven by our Guiding Principles of Association Respect and Excellence. • 800 professionals and more than 100 partners in more than 12 U.S. offices • Named a top U.S. accounting firm by Accounting Today • Recognized by Mergers & Acquisitions for serving the needs of the middle and lower-middle market • An integrated, customized approach – Our full service platform integrates accounting, tax and consulting services seamlessly to best address the critical issues our clients face • Specialized industry training for our team members at all levels, so that they are familiar with a client’s total business environment Since 1921, Mazars USA LLP provides a unique combination of foresight and experience when fulfilling client needs in accounting, tax and consulting services.
What makes Mazars USA exceptional Quick, Accurate Technical Issue Resolution Mazars’ dedicated Quality & Risk Management Team defines and promotes policies and procedures which ensure that the firm delivers the highest quality assurance services complying with professional standards. This team monitors compliance with a view toward continuous improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of client service deliverables. Because of its proximity to the rest of the Mazars groups, we are able to resolve complex technical challenges quickly and accurately, presenting a quality alternative to larger firms by remaining entrepreneurial and client-focused. Exceptional Service Our integrated service platform brings together our national and international professional experts in audit, tax and SEC services. We offer consistency and quality – full service solutions with a high degree of personal attention Multiple partners assigned to each client account ensures top-notch service and that a high-level contact is always available Continuity in team composition means that Mazars professionals grow with you throughout the engagement as experts in your business’ specific needs and cycles We are well-versed in current industry trends and constantly monitor the changing landscape to identify new trends Effective Communication Frequent contact between Mazars and your team keeps the focus squarely on your needs. We provide open, interactive and direct communication with management, and our comprehensive, periodic reports and meetings mean that you are never surprised by financial developments. WHY CHOOSE MAZARS? At Mazars USA, we build long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with our clients, and strive to exceed expectations at every step of our association. Quick, accurate technical issue resolution Exceptional service Effective communication
ABOUT Mazars group Mazars USA LLP is an independent member firm of Mazars Group, an international and independent organization specializing in audit, accountancy, advisory, tax and legal services KEY FIGURES AS OF JANUARY, 1ST 2019 89 COUNTRIES 310 OFFICES 23,000 PROFESSIONALS 1,040 PARTNERS UNINTERRUPTED GROWTH 2005 2010 2018 2005 2010 2018 5,700 12,500 23,000 479 957 1,600bn Professionals in Mazars’ Global Organization Revenue in Million Euros in Mazars Global Organization
Mazars groupOUR GROWTH JOURNEY REGIONAL In 1995, we were an international SME, present in 15 countries. Our 2,000 staff were mainly focused on Audit & Assurance. 1995 INTERNATIONAL In 2005, we became a well established mid-sized company, structured as a unique international partnership and active in 38 countries. 2005 GLOBAL Today, Mazars is a €1.6bn global company, active in 89 integrated countries, providing a large range of Audit, Advisory and Tax services. TODAY
OUR INDUSTRIES Business leaders and management teams face significant industry challenges ranging from disruptive competition, talent wars, technology, regulation changes, international policy changes and other critical factors. We can help your business through those hard issues, ensuring it is evolving at the right time and pace to remain Optimized, competitive and successful. PUBLIC SECTOR REAL ESTATE REITS TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA & INFORMATION TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS HOSPITALITY INDUSTRIALS INSURANCE LIFE SCIENCES MANUFACTURING & DISTRIBUTION NOT FOR PROFIT OWNER/OPERATORS PRIVATE EQUITY PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FIRMS EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS ENERGY & UTILITIES FINANCIAL SERVICES FOOD & BEVERAGE HEALTHCARE ASSET MANAGEMENT BANKING BROKER/DEALERS CONSUMER PRODUCTS & APPAREL CONSTRUCTION
Mazars’ Financial Services Group provides audit, tax, and consulting services to asset managers, alternative investment vehicles, banks, broker-dealers, and insurance companies. With global, broad-based experience in the financial services industry, we provide a comprehensive suite of client-centered solutions with a unique team-based approach. We have over 25 partners in the U.S. that specialize in financial services and access to over 1,500 financial services specialists in over 40 countries in the Mazars Group. National and global experience in the financial services industry Financial Services practice PRIVATE EQUITY ADVISORY SERVICES INSURANCE SERVICES BROKER DEALERS BANKING SERVICES ASSET MANAGEMENT
Asset management Our Financial Services Group provides audit, tax, consulting services to over 80 investment companies and advisors. We servehedge funds, alternative investment vehicles, and investment advisors. Our Services Include: For years, investment funds and investment advisors have been under tremendous competitive pressure to increase rates of return, reduce expenses and provide special investment opportunities, all in an environment of increasing complexity, rapid change, and mounting regulatory concern.
Private equity advisory services Mazars USA’s Private Equity professionals understand the private equity environment and have extensive experience and resources to guide you with all facets of accounting or tax services, transaction support and financing. We have expertise in a wide array of industries, giving us the specialized insight required to serve the unique needs of our various portfolio company clients. Our comprehensive suite of services is designed to assist private equity firms in maximizing the value of their investments. As your trusted advisor, our benefits for you are based on: Fluid Diligence Approach Through Partner Involvement These Services Include: Responsiveness Tailored Solutions and Industry Expertise Mid-Market Experience
SELECTED PRIVATE EQUITY ADVISORY RELATIONSHIPS • Alta Communications • Auda International • AUA Private Equity • BV Investment Partners • Clearview Capital LLC • Conversion Capital • Great Hill Partners • Investcorp • MC Ventures • Observer Capital • Toronto Dominion Capital • Topspin Partners • Warburg Pincus • Western Presidio • Weigers Capital • Wicks Group • Zelnick Media Private Equity Clients
BANKING SERVICES The banking sector is currently undergoing significant changes and market conditions in which financial institutions will have to focus on fundamental balance sheet management, technological disruption, data protection, and innovative approaches to capturing funding and profitability. Regulators are creating enormous pressures and demands for management and board members, while they strive to meet the expectations of customers and shareholders for service, transparency, ROI, and remain compliant. Mazars is a trusted advisor for the banking industry. Our seasoned professionals across the Mazars Group have years of industry experience helping global financial centers navigate through the web of regulatory, economic, and accounting landscapes. Mazars provides insight on key developments and emerging trends to help you stay in control and ahead of risk in the following key business areas: Our Services Include:
Financial services expertiseBanking Overview Mazars has extensive experience in the banking sector. We have gained this expertise through hands-on experience serving over 1,000 banks over the past 20 years executing various types of engagements and implementing various risk management programs. Our training program enables our professionals to keep abreast of technical and regulatory compliance issues, like BSA/AML and IT. This training incorporates robust segments on preferred practices and marketplace intelligence. Apart from providing consulting and internal audit services, Mazars also serves clients by developing policies and procedures, implementing Enterprise Risk Management programs, providing overall compliance and governance solutions, conducting organizational assessments, reviewing systems enterprise architectures, loan review, credit risk programs, and training Audit Committees and Boards of Directors. Professional certifications
Broker dealers Changes in the broker dealer industry and in the auditing landscape requires a professional services firm with a robust knowledge and expertise in broker dealer matters. Mazars USA engages in significant interactions with regulators and industry groups which provide expert insights for our clients. Increase control of your business and reduce operational and infrastructure risk Mazars Financial Services group places a particular focus on the broker dealer industry. Our partners and professional staff will work with you to: Reduce operational and infrastructure risks. Increase control of the business. Create efficiencies in critical areas specific to the industry, including: • Regulatory • Accounting • Back office • Tax Our auditing experience and client portfolio of numerous broker dealers has made us known as one of the leading providers of attest services in the country to the industry. Reducing Risk and Enabling Growth Providing audit, tax, advisory and business consulting, our professionals help clients address the challenges they face in today’s turbulent environment. With volatile market pressures and frequently changing business requirements including regulatory, accounting, PCAOB and government mandates, the need for perspective and sage advice has never been greater. We will work closely with your financial and operations personnel, finance, operations, and risk and technology professionals to identify risks and inefficiencies, agree on optimal investment, and successfully deliver organizational change that reduces cost, increases control and enables business growth. Delivering Organizational Change Our Financial Services professionals have a deep understanding of the business practices and market. Coupled with the close personal attention and responsiveness for which we are known, we are able to consistently deliver organizational change and business results.
Insurance SERVICES Mazars provides insight on key developments and emerging trends to help you stay in control and ahead of risk in the following key business areas: The insurance industry is a core focus of Mazars’ Financial Services Group. Our insurance group provides audit, tax, and consulting services to U.S. and international property & casualty companies, life & health companies, reinsurers, captives, MGAs, MGUs, TPAs, policy holders, and regulators. The breadth and depth of our industry experience – together with our prominent international presence – provides clients with superb service and expertise. Our client base includes both life and health and property and casualty companies, ranging in size from start-ups to some of the largest multinational insurers. Our Insurance Services Include:
Bermuda and UK Resources, knowledge, and experience with local work streamsInsurance Services IFRS and Solvency II Strong IFRS and Solvency II knowledge and experience Insurance and Reinsurance Operational knowledge SPVsExperience setting up and reporting Global and Local Coordinated teams to manage global and local work streams Dedicated Bermuda resources LloydsSignificant experience working with Lloyds Regulatory Expertise BMA and FSA (Bank of England) requirement Mazars’ Member-Firm in Bermuda To perform and sign local work
Credentials in the u.s. insurance sector Our portfolio of clients includes numerous companies that write all lines of Property, Casualty, Life and Health coverage. Our insurance clients vary in size from small insurance firms with less than $10 million in Gross Written Premiums to large international (re)insurance groups with more than $1 billion in GWP.
Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Services The increasingly regulated business environment in the United States and internationally, requires companies to demonstrate their honesty, transparency, ethical behavior and long-term sustainability, as well as identify and manage risks. Mazars’ Governance, Risk and Compliance offers a broad spectrum of solutions and expertise across industries to help businesses succeed in a dynamic market and regulatory environment. Protect your Assets
Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Services SPECIALTY INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS Mazars USA’s team of experts successfully addresses the corporate governance, risk management and internal audit requirements for a range of entities, applying practical, effective solutions to specific regulated industries. Protect your Assets
CHARLES V. ABRAHAM PARTNER, FINANCIAL SERVICES PRACTICE LEADER Charles is Mazars USA’s Financial Services Practice Leader has experience providing accounting and auditing services to domestic and foreign entities in various industries. He specializes in audits of public-interest entities and owner-managed businesses and has significant industry-specific experience providing audit services to specialty finance companies, domestic and offshore hedge funds (including registered investment companies and SBICs), and broker-dealers. Charles is a member of Mazars USA SEC Practice Group and the Accounting and Auditing Council. He is frequently a discussion leader for internal and external education programs, as well as a contributor to various published articles. A Certified Public Accountant in New York, Charles completed his undergraduate studies at New York University, earning a BS in Accounting. He earned his Master in Finance from Hofstra University. Charles is a member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and SIFMA Financial Management Society. Currently, he is the Chairman of the NYSSCPA SEC Committee. PH: 516.620.8526 Charles.Abraham@MazarsUSA.com
MARK AARON, CPA, ABV, CVA PARTNER Mark possesses more than 20 years’ experience in providing audit, accounting, and tax services to clients in the financial service and broker dealer industry. This includes the filing of the annual audited financial statements for his broker dealer clients so that they may meet their regulatory reporting requirements. In addition, Mark also has significant experience in the real estate industry, where he provides audit, accounting and tax services to owners of commercial and residential real estate. Mark is a Certified Public Accountant in New York and is also Accredited in Business Valuation and a Certified Valuation Analyst. He specializes in the preparation and review of business valuation reports for estate and gift tax purposes, as well as for financial reporting purposes. Mark received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Pennsylvania State University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts, and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, where he sits on the Stock Brokerage Committee. Mark is a frequent speaker at the NYSSCPA’s technical session. PH: 516.620.8502 Mark.Aaron@MazarsUSA.com
TOM BARBER, CPA PARTNER Tom Barber is a Pennsylvania based Partner with more than 29 years of experience dealing with the taxation of property and casualty, life, health, mortgage and financial guaranty, blue cross/blue shield and captive insurance companies. Tom has led numerous tax consulting service engagements for ASC 740 (formerly FAS 109, including FIN 48) for both public and non-public enterprises, and SSAP No. 101 (formerly SSAP No. 10R), federal/state income tax return preparation or reviews, IRS audit/tax controversy, co-sourcing/out-sourcing arrangements, tax basis analyses, deferred tax validations (GAAP and Statutory), accounting method changes, tax due diligence, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. In addition, Tom leads the tax support team for GAAP, IFRS and Statutory financial statement audits. Tom has been on top of monitoring the ongoing developments in SSAP No. 101, a replacement for SSAP No. 10R).Tom received his BBA in Accounting from Temple University and is a Certified Public Accountant in Pennsylvania. Tom is a member of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Society of Insurance Financial Management. PH: 267.532.4307 Tom.Barber@MazarsUSA.com
BRIAN CLOUSE, CPA PARTNER Brian is a Partner at Mazars USA LLP and leads our Insurance Practice. He has more than 20 years of financial, auditing, managing, and consulting experience with insurance and reinsurance companies, captives and risk retention groups. Brian provides leadership and technical skills to all aspects of complex insurance and reinsurance projects and initiatives. Brian has served a variety of insurance clients on numerous projects including financial statement audits (GAAP and statutory), financial and operational restructuring, forensic accounting investigations, modeling and forecasting, due diligence services, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. He is also a frequent lecturer on insurance and reinsurance industry trends and technical accounting updates. Prior to joining Mazars USA, Brian held finance function roles at two different insurance carriers, with responsibilities including GAAP and Statutory financial reporting, company-wide planning and budgeting, as well as strategic planning projects including legal entity restructuring, off-shore financing and alternative risk arrangements, and long-term financial and solvency projections. Brian began his career with a large international accounting firm in New York and Hamilton, Bermuda, as a financial statement assurance manager. Brian was the primary audit manager in the insurance practice in Bermuda, where he managed audits for more than 60 captive property and casualty (P&C) insurance captives and risk retention groups including specialized risks such as catastrophe reinsurance, aviation, weather derivatives, and power generation option contracts. Brian also led budgeting, strategic planning, profit analyses, and marketing initiatives for the Bermuda office.Brian earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and graduated summa cum laude, from King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. PH: 267.532.4312 Brian.Clouse@MazarsUSA.com
BARRY GOODMAN, CPA PARTNER Barry has more than 22 years of experience in accounting, auditing and taxation. He specializes in providing accounting solutions for broker dealers, hedge funds, private equity funds, funds of funds and closed-end mutual funds. Prior to joining Mazars USA, Barry was an Audit Partner and Practice Leader of a regional accounting firm’s Financial Services Practice. In this role, he was responsible for managing several client engagement teams and worked closely with clients providing recommendations and implementing solutions that helped structure and manage their middle and back offices. Previously, he has worked for both national and regional accounting firms in addition to being a Controller for a global alternative investments platform focusing on leveraged loan investments. Barry spearheads initiatives to educate and inform professionals in the alternative fund industry on current trends and relevant issues. He recruits speakers, organizes meetings and facilitates seminars. Barry received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from State University of New York at Albany and a Master of Science in Taxation from Baruch College. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA), where he is the Former Chair of the Investment Companies Committee. PH: 646.315.6163 Barry.Goodman@MazarsUSA.com
ILLENE MAK, CPA, JD PARTNER Ilene has over 20 years of experience providing corporate and partnership tax services, particularly to domestic and foreign private and public entities in the financial services industry. Her expertise includes preparation and review of income tax provisions for public and private companies under the provisions of U.S. GAAP and IFRS; large tax compliance engagements (both corporate and partnership) involving federal and multistate separate companies and consolidated/combined tax returns for domestic and foreign corporations and partnerships; and representation with federal and state income tax examinations. Ilene also advises clients on tax consulting and planning issues such as entity status, permanent establishment, U.S. and non-U.S. withholding taxes, tax planning for acquisitions, dispositions, and restructurings, transfer pricing documentation, section 382 ownership analyses, FATCA and other information reporting, taxation of financial products, head office expense functional analyses, OECD treaty based attribution of profits analyses, and branch profits tax. Prior to joining Mazars USA, Ilene held management positions at Big 4 firms, providing tax services to both private and public companies. Ilene received her BS from New York University, Stern School of Business, and her JD from Fordham University School of Law. She is a member of the New Jersey and New York State Bar Associations, the Maryland and New York State Societies of Certified Public Accountants, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Ilene is the Treasurer for Helicon, Inc. – a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to help women learn the mathematics they need to achieve their academic and career goals. PH: 212.375.6517 Ilene.Mak@MazarsUSA.com
CHARLES PAGANO, CPA PARTNER Charles specializes in providing accounting, auditing, regulatory, and consulting services to a wide range of financial services clients including broker/dealers. Charles has been in public accounting for over 25 years and, prior to that, served as a senior examiner for FINRA (formerly NASD) as well as having been involved in other regulated industries including credit unions and the insurance sector. Charles received his BA at Queens College, City University of New York. He is currently a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, SIFMA Financial Management Society and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association in their Compliance and Legal Division, as well as the Financial Management Division. Charles is a current member of the NYSSCPA Stock Brokerage Committee and has served as Chair of that group two times, most recently from 1999 to 2001. He has written several articles that were published in the Westchester Business Journal, as well as a frequent contributor to Mazars USA Financial Trends Review publication. Charles chairs the Foundation of Accounting Education’s Annual Technical Conferences on Audit Issues of Broker/Dealers and the FAE’s Annual Conference on the Securities Industry. He speaks regularly and has presented before the PCAOB on industry matters. PH: 516.620.8553 Charles.Pagano@MazarsUSA.com
JEFFREY PALMER, CPA PARTNER Jeff is a Partner with Mazars USA LLP. He has more than 25 years of audit and insurance experience and specializes in major insurance consulting and audit engagements. He is the audit partner on a broad spectrum of P&C, Life and Health insurance clients. His domestic and international experience includes various aspects of financial reporting, statutory reporting, taxes, and operational reviews. Specific consulting projects have included the review, documentation, and recommendations around the financial reporting and processing of reinsurance, including alternative risk products. He has assisted two major clients with financial statement restatement projects and recently consulted on the accounting treatment of various reinsurance agreements. Jeff has developed and instructed courses on accounting for insurance contracts under International Accounting Standards. In addition he has assisted with the compliance provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Section 404. Jeff received his Bachelor of Science and his BA from Bucknell University. He participated in the Reactor Technology Program for Utility Executives at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Jeff attended the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA for the Financial Management Program. He also was a part of the Young Executives Institute at the Kenan-Flagler Business School of the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Jeff is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in Pennsylvania. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Pennsylvania Society of Certified Public Accountants. PH: 267.532.4323 Jeffrey.Palmer@MazarsUSA.com
LORENZO PRESTIGIACOMO CPA PARTNER Lorenzo has approximately 15 years of experience in auditing, reviewing and compiling financial statements and regulatory filings for banks, broker dealers and hedge funds. Furthermore, Lorenzo supervises the audits of international banks. In addition, he has experience with SEC reporting requirements for public companies, as well as, experience preparing corporate tax returns. Lorenzo is a CPA and graduated with a BBA in Public Accounting from Pace University and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the New York State Society of CPAs, and SIFMA Financial Management Society. PH: 212-375-6654 Lorenzo.Prestigiacomo@MazarsUSA.com
PETER SCHABLIK, CISA, CPA, MBA PARTNER Peter has more than 30 years of experience in bank auditing, information technology and advisory services. He has assisted many banks remediate regulatory criticisms, meet expectations related to internal and information technology audit, and achieve high performance through process re-engineering and information technology solutions. Prior to joining Mazars USA, Peter was the leader of the New England advisory practice of CohnReznick LLP. He also held leadership roles at Arthur Andersen LLP, Grant Thornton LLP and Accume Partners, where he was primarily focused on banking auditing, internal auditing and advisory services. He possesses deep skills and knowledge related to information technology solutions and industry trends. He has led dozens of information security, privacy and penetration test/vulnerability assessment engagements. Peter’s broad range of project experience includes mergers and acquisition, bank regulatory sanctions and information technology implementations. Peter has a BBA in Accounting from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and an MBA in Finance and MIS from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. PH: 617.501.4195 Peter.Schablik@MazarsUSA.com
ANTHONY J. STRANIX, CPA PARTNER Anthony has over 8 years of experience providing, audit, internal audit, financial analysis and accounting services to companies within the insurance industry. He specializes in servicing companies in the insurance including property and casualty insurance, health insurance and financial services and employee benefits plan industries. Anthony’s notable clients include P&C Reinsurer that operates as a treaty and facultative reinsurer in all 50 states and Canada, International Health Insurance Agency and Reinsurer which provides insurance agency services and reinsurance company operations for persons involved in international study, leisure travel and business assignments and the Non-Standard Auto Insurance Company which operates in 41 states with a net written premiums of approximately $180 million. Anthony received a BA in Finance and Accounting from Mercyhurst College in Erie, PA. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. PH: 267.532.4398 Anthony.Stranix@MazarsUSA.com
FAYE TANNENBAUM, CPA PARTNER Faye has over 27 years of experience providing tax compliance and consulting services to some of the largest entities operating within the United States, including private equity companies, banks, broker dealers and investment management entities. Prior to joining Mazars USA, Faye served as the Northeast Regional Leader of the banking practice of a Big 4 accounting firm, as well as the leader of its national tax information reporting practice. She also served as the Northeast tax talent partner responsible for all human resource and recruiting aspects of the Northeast tax practice; the Northeast tax women’s initiative leader; and a member of the National Tax Advisory Group and the regional Tax Management Committee. Earlier, Faye worked within the international tax department of American Express Bank Ltd. She received her BS in Accounting from New York University and her MBA in Accounting and MS in taxation from Fordham University. PH: 212.375.6713 Faye.Tannenbaum@MazarsUSA.com
BRIDGET QUINN, CPA PARTNER With over 20 years of public accounting experience, Bridget has worked extensively with clients in the financial services, insurance, and banking industries on complex accounting and reporting issues. She provides her clients with suggestions for improved financial statement and related disclosure as well as technical advice on the implementation and application of accounting rules and regulations. She has planned, managed, and supervised assurance engagements for financial institutions including large global institutions, regional and community banks, mortgage banks, asset managers, and brokerage entities. Bridget has served a number of clients across varied financial services industries meeting both attest and non-attest (i.e. consulting, regulatory compliance, internal audit outsourcing etc.) needs of her clients due to the extent of her technical experience, her experience with SEC issues, her rotation in the National office of her previous firm and her continued focus on continuing professional education and client service. Bridget has consulted the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and has instructed and participated in a number of courses in a variety of technical areas, including: fair value issues, Sarbanes Oxley Update, SEC Update, Internal Control Design and Implementation, Bank Regulation, Audit Risk Seminar, FASB Update, and SAS No. 99 and SAS No. 96 Updates. Bridget is a qualified peer reviewer for the AICPA. Bridget earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Associates Degree in Business Administration from St. Francis College. She is a member of the American Society of Certified Public Accountants and the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants. Bridget sits on the Board of Directors of a community bank in the central NJ marketplace and was a founding member and former Vice-Chair of the Baker Tilly International Network’s Financial Institutions Committee as well as a Founding Trustee and Treasurer for the Franklin Township Foundation of Educational Excellence which serves her Somerset, New Jersey community. PH: 732-205-2021 Bridget.Quinn@MazarsUSA.com
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