Michael G. Baritot, MST

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Tax strategy development, design and execution
Significant expertise in FASB ASC 740, 805, 830 and 980 (formerly FAS 109 and FIN 48)
Assisting public and private companies with complex and sophisticated tax and accounting matters
Formation and leadership of professional teams
Training and mentoring professional staff and clients
Accounting and advisory services
Development of KPIs and dashboard reports for analysis
Wealth management strategies for high net worth individuals to minimize the impact of taxes
Focused on delivering high-quality services and measurable results for clients

EDUCATION

University of Denver, College of Law and College of Business Administration
- Master of Science – Taxation (MST), 1981
State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Management
- Bachelor of Science, Business Administration – Accounting, 1978

CURRENT/FORMER LICENSES and PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Former Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (Inactive status)
FINRA Series 7 and 66 (Inactive licenses)
Formerly licensed to sell Life, Accident and Health Insurance and Variable Life/Variable Annuities
Former member, American Institution of Certified Public Accountants
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants past member, Board of Directors
- Buffalo Chapter Past President, Board of Directors and Tax Committee Chair

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Buffalo Canoe Club Board of Directors, Finance Committee Chair, Treasurer and Future Planning Committee Chair
Buffalo Place, Inc. and Buffalo Place Foundation, Board Member and Treasurer
St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute, Trustee and Finance Chair
State University of New York at Buffalo, Graduate Tax Program, Faculty and Advisory Board
Xavier University, School of Accountancy, Advisory Board
St. John the Baptist Parish and School, Parish Council President, Parish and School Finance Committee Chair
Rotary Club of the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Co-Chair – Fundraising Committee

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