Michael Cohen | Friedman LLP

Expertise

Michael works with a broad range of clients, including those in the financial services, gaming, technology, and wholesale/distribution industries. He has over 20 years of comprehensive experience in the public and private sectors, including seven years as the Chief Financial Officer of the largest nonbank small business lender with public filing responsibilities, which gives him a unique perspective on meeting the needs of his clients.

His expertise includes:

Providing auditing and consulting services to a number of publicly held corporations
Advising clients on various initial or secondary public offerings, reverse mergers and PIPEs
Addressing transactional and due diligence matters
Advising on the effects of changes to financial reporting standards
Assisting with operational matters, including review and preparation of projections

Affiliations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants
Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ, Audit Committee Chair
• Temple Sinai of Summit, Audit Committee Chair

Insights & Events

December 15, 2020 Examining 2021 from All Angles: Public Company Outlook
Tune in to this exclusive webinar where industry experts in the accounting, legal and consulting field will discuss key items...
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November 6, 2020 Blank-Check IPO Mania May Have Hit Its Peak
Michael Cohen, Partner and member of Friedman’s Public Company Accounting Services Group, recently shared his insights with Law360 on the...
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October 13, 2020 Regulators Are Keeping A Close Eye On SPAC Disclosures
Michael Cohen, Partner and member of Friedman’s Public Company Accounting Services Group, shared his insights with Law360 on SPAC Disclosures and...
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September 16, 2020 SPACs, IPOs – What to Know About Going Public
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies ("SPAC") are companies created solely for the purpose of raising capital via Initial Public Offerings (“IPO”)...
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November 6, 2020 Blank-Check IPO Mania May Have Hit Its Peak
Michael Cohen, Partner and member of Friedman’s Public Company Accounting Services Group, recently shared his insights with Law360 on the...
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October 13, 2020 Regulators Are Keeping A Close Eye On SPAC Disclosures
Michael Cohen, Partner and member of Friedman’s Public Company Accounting Services Group, shared his insights with Law360 on SPAC Disclosures and...
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September 16, 2020 SPACs, IPOs – What to Know About Going Public
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies ("SPAC") are companies created solely for the purpose of raising capital via Initial Public Offerings (“IPO”)...
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June 25, 2020 The Impact of COVID-19 on Financial Reporting Trends
The COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly impacted companies in unprecedented ways and given rise to extraordinary economic and commercial uncertainty. Given...
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April 6, 2020 How the CARES Act Impacts Accounting for Income Taxes in Financial Statements
The CARES Act was designed to offer relief to business owners, keep businesses open and support their ability to meet...
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March 11, 2020 SEC Order Offers 45-Day Extension for Companies Affected by Coronavirus
On March 4, 2020, the SEC announced the availability of conditional relief for publicly traded companies, including U.S. companies, with...
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February 21, 2020 Which Four Issues Frequently Trigger SEC Comment Letters?
SEC Filing Review Process / Background The SEC Division of Corporation Finance selectively reviews public filings by SEC registrants to...
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August 3, 2015 4 Big Questions and Answers on Accounting Standards Update 2015-03
In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 for the stated purpose of simplifying the presentation of debt issuance costs. Updates to standards often bring about questions – how will this impact my business? How quickly can I get up-to-date?
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June 5, 2014 Grow NJ Credit: An Aggressive Campaign by New Jersey to Retain and Attract New Businesses
New Jersey has committed in a big way to attracting new businesses to the state, and retaining those that are already there. In fact, the mere threat by a New Jersey business to leave the state can reap a large tax credit. The program at the forefront of this effort is, appropriately, called Grow NJ, or the Grow New Jersey Assistance Program.
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December 2, 2013 The New Internal Control Framework
The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) is a joint initiative of five private sector organizations that is dedicated to improving organizational governance...
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December 15, 2020 Examining 2021 from All Angles: Public Company Outlook
Tune in to this exclusive webinar where industry experts in the accounting, legal and consulting field will discuss key items...
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April 21, 2020 Planet Microcap Showcase Virtual Investor Conference 2020
Friedman is proud to be a sponsor of the 2020 Planet MicroCap Showcase Virtual Investor Conference! Virtual keynotes and panels will...
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