Michael Giess, CPA

Partner
Rochester, NY

AREAS OF SPECIALTY
Accounting and auditing
Technical research and consulting
Employee benefit plans
SEC

Michael Giess leads Insero’s Audit and Business Advisory Services Group out of Rochester, NY. Having joined Insero from PricewaterhouseCoopers, he has significant experience servicing private and public companies in the manufacturing, service, retail, and wholesale/distribution sectors.

Mike frequently consults with companies on technical accounting matters including business combinations, implementation of new accounting pronouncements, equity and debt transactions, and revenue recognition. Mike also serves as the subject matter expert for the firm’s benefit plan practice and has a deep understanding of employee benefit plans and the rules and regulations governing such plans.


EDUCATION

State University of New York, College at Oswego, Bachelor of Science in Accounting

CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Public Accountant – New York, Florida, Massachusetts

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
AICPA Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center

BOARD/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Rochester Rotary, Camp Good Days
Adjunct Professor, Rochester Institute of Technology

PERSONAL SIDE
Mike resides in Victor, NY, with his wife Christine, and three children. In his free time, Mike enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with his family.

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