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Michael S. Essenmacher CPA

-Education and Certification

  • Ohio University, Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Science in Accountancy
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

-Professional Memberships

  • American Institute of CPAs (AICPA)
  • The Ohio Society of CPAs (OSCPA)
  • Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA), Cleveland Chapter

-Community and Professional Involvement

  • Elyria Catholic Endowment Foundation, Treasurer
  • Elyria Catholic High School Advisory Board, Finance Committee Member
  • Ohio University Alumni Association Cleveland Chapter, Past Treasurer
  • French Creek Avon YMCA, Past Board Member

Michael S. Essenmacher is the director in charge of the accounting and assurance services department as well as the lead director of the construction industry group. Mike is also very active in the non-profit industry group. He has over 23 years of public accounting experience. His extensive expertise managing audit and assurance engagements has made him a trusted client service executive to our privately-owned business clients.

In addition to his audit and assurance expertise, Mike also specializes in reviewing internal controls, fraud awareness, refinancing solutions with banks, and succession planning. To better assist our clients, his continued professional education is focused on the current developments in the areas of business audits, non-profit audits, and technology as well as other assurance services practice areas.

FUN FACT: As a Michigan native, he is a big fan of University of Michigan athletics.

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