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Eric D. German

CPA, MAcc

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Eric is well-versed in leading audits and technical accounting projects for some of the largest and most sophisticated organizations in our region. As a partner in BMF’s Assurance and Advisory Services group, Eric serves a very sophisticated cross-section of our client base that has complex demands including large, multi-national manufacturers, venture capital start-up enterprises and high growth businesses. He has extensive experience with purchase accounting-related negotiation and post-deal arbitration, financial statement carve-out, restructurings, equity compensation and complex financial instruments. Eric is also experienced in several functional CPA disciplines which include knowledge of international GAAP jurisdictions such as IFRS, SEC reporting and advisory, Sarbanes Oxley implementation and compliance, Employee Benefit Plans and ERISA, Six Sigma business process improvement and transaction modeling and analysis, among others.

Eric has developed his deep and diverse skill set due to a background in serving as a manager at a Big 4 accounting firm and a controllership at a $10+ billion private equity firm. With such an expansive background, Eric is able to provide peace of mind to his clients by helping them navigate the ever-changing complex rules and regulations that face businesses. He excels at developing innovative and sensible business solutions to complex business problems in a proactive manner that increases their efficiency, improves existing processes and ultimately reduces costs.

Eric provides guidance and shares his knowledge with team members in performing services that focus on complex, judgmental and specialized issues. Leading the team, together they create plans for accomplishing their engagement objectives, develop strategies that comply with professional standards, address the risks inherent in the engagement and provide value to their clients through the process.

Eric became a member of the firm’s Executive Committee in 2026.

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Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Masters in Accountancy

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8 Common Audit & Diligence Pitfalls for First-Time Sellers

How to Reduce Surprises, Improve Credibility, and Protect Deal Value For founder-owned and closely held companies, a private equity sale process is often the first time financial reporting is tested under true outside scrutiny. Even when results are strong,. Read More >>

Audit Readiness: Best Practices for Year-End Financial Reporting

How Preparation Improves Audit Efficiency, Timelines, and Outcomes Year-end audits don’t have to feel stressful, disruptive, or time-consuming. Organizations that approach the audit process with preparation and structure often experience smoother fieldwork, faster completion, and fewer last-minute issues. Audit. Read More >>

CECL 2023-2: Types of Financial Assets within the Scope

What Type of Financial Assets are Within the Scope of CECL? The scope of CECL is broad and includes the following: ITEM NATURE Loan Receivables/Notes Receivable Financial Assets measured at amortized cost Held-to-maturity debt securities Financial Assets measured at. Read More >>

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