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Michael S. Bigler

CPA

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3421 Ridgewood Road, Suite 300

Akron, OH 44333


330.762.9785
330.762.3108

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Michael serves clients in diverse industries, including manufacturing, distribution/supply chain, investment fund, professional service providers and employee benefit plans. Michael’s primary responsibilities include coordinating engagements and working closely with staff in executing, supervising and reviewing engagements. Michael focuses on bringing recommendations and suggestions to his clients to help improve their existing processes.

Prior to joining BMF, Michael was a staff auditor at a large national firm where he performed assurance and advisory services for middle-market clients. Michael also has extensive industry experience having served as the accounting manager for a middle-market nonprofit healthcare organization, as well as an internal auditor for a $14.7 billion publicly-traded company.

Specializations

Education

Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant

Professional and Civic Memberships and Activities

CliftonStrengths

  • Adaptability
  • Relator
  • Empathy
  • Positivity
  • Individualization

ERISA and Employee Benefit Plans: Time to Get Serious About Cybersecurity

In 2021, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance for fiduciaries to secure their benefit plans in connection with the Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). When it comes to private retirement and health plans, participant data. Read More >>

Stay on the Right Side of the IRS: Easy Steps to Keep Your 401(k) Plan Compliant

Running a 401(k) plan for your business is a great benefit for your employees, but it comes with some significant responsibilities. If you don’t follow the rules correctly, you could face fines or even lose the plan altogether. But. Read More >>

5 Billing and Collection Processes to Keep Financially Sound

The global pandemic and the impacts it had on the economy at large presented significant challenges for nearly all businesses over last two years. Businesses are looking for new and creative ways to steady revenue streams and improve their. Read More >>

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