Michael Caro, Jr.

CPA, CFE, PSA

PARTNER

SUMMARY

Michael is a member of Bederson’s quality control team. He is a technical reviewer of financial statements and is responsible for ensuring engagement quality. He specializes in accounting, auditing, and tax services for clients in the not-for-profit, HUD multifamily housing, employee benefit plans, and professional service industries. He also assists on peer review engagements as a team member. Working in public accounting for over 25 years, Michael has extensive experience in compilations, reviews and audits, including those performed in accordance with government auditing standards, Uniform Guidance, ERISA, and the requirements for New Jersey private schools for students with disabilities. He works closely with clients to understand their unique business needs and assists them with improving financial reporting and internal controls. Michael also works with clients on tax planning issues and special projects.

SPECIALIZED INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE

  • Not-for-profit
  • Private Schools
  • HUD Multifamily Housing
  • Employee Benefit Plans

SERVICES

  • Accounting
  • Auditing (Including audits performed in accordance with government auditing standards Uniform Guidance, ERISA and the requirements for NJ private schools for students with disabilities.)
  • Peer Review

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

  • B.S. in Accounting- Rutgers University
  • CPA (Certified Public Accountant) in the State of New Jersey
  • PSA (Public School Accountant
  • CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner
  • Not-for-Profit I Certificate
  • Not-for-Profit II Certificate

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • NJCPA (New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants) -Peer Review Executive Committee
  • AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants)
  • ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners)