Mark A. Ferm, CPA     

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Partner, Accounting & Auditing

Mark A. Ferm, CPA, is a Partner in the Accounting & Auditing Department.  A graduate of Alfred University (Summa cum Laude) in 1994, he holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting.  Mark joined the Firm in July of 2001, prior to which he was a Manager with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, where he spent seven years.  During his career as a public accountant, he has gained significant experience servicing very large and sophisticated domestic and multinational organizations, primarily in the high technology, manufacturing, and Internet industries. 

Mark was responsible for developing TSA’s Corporate Governance Service offering, a service he continues to manage.  The service offering assists public and private Boards of Directors, Audit Committees and Senior Management in corporate governance matters including the implementation of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, documenting and evaluating internal controls, developing internal control policies and procedures, developing audit committee and internal audit charters, outsourcing internal audit projects, and assessing the effectiveness of internal audit departments and audit committees.  Mark provides educational information about corporate governance through presentations and seminars to businesses and professional organizations throughout New York State.

Mark’s background also includes assisting companies with the following:  the initial public offering process; deal structuring and due diligence in mergers and acquisitions; management recommendations regarding the adequacy of existing accounting and reporting procedures for executive-level decision making; implementation of new accounting and auditing technical standards and pronouncements promulgated by regulatory agencies; supply chain consulting services; and international financial reporting issues.

Mark is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. He also serves on the Alfred University Alumni Council.

Read articles authored by Mark A. Ferm:

Business Acquisition Preparation

The Impact of Private Equity

School District Legislation

Choosing a CPA Firm

Expanding Business Overseas

Governance Standards