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Michael A. Cohen
CPA, CGMA, Partner
Michael Cohen is a partner with Friedman LLP. A member of the firm's SEC Services Group and internal quality review, Michael works closely with private companies, publicly traded companies, or those seeking to become publicly traded by providing audit and advisory services.
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
- August 11, 2021 The SEC, the PRC and Regulations Affecting Capital Markets
In July 2021, the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) announced the extension of recently introduced guidance impacting foreign companies operating...
Read more - August 2, 2021 Friedman Launches New Cannabis Practice
NEW YORK, NY, August 2, 2021 — Friedman LLP, a nationally recognized top-40 accounting, tax and business consulting firm, announced...
Read more - June 16, 2021 SPAC IPO Market Slowly Resurfaces With Play-it-Safe Accounting
Michael Cohen, Partner and member of Friedman’s Public Company Accounting Services Group, recently shared his insights with Bloomberg Tax on the classification...
Read more - May 4, 2021 SEC's Latest Guidance Likely To Further Slow SPAC Market
Last month, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) released new guidance for the treatment of warrants issued by SPACs. With the blank-check...
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- August 11, 2021 The SEC, the PRC and Regulations Affecting Capital Markets
In July 2021, the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) announced the extension of recently introduced guidance impacting foreign companies operating...
Read more - August 2, 2021 Friedman Launches New Cannabis Practice
NEW YORK, NY, August 2, 2021 — Friedman LLP, a nationally recognized top-40 accounting, tax and business consulting firm, announced...
Read more - June 16, 2021 SPAC IPO Market Slowly Resurfaces With Play-it-Safe Accounting
Michael Cohen, Partner and member of Friedman’s Public Company Accounting Services Group, recently shared his insights with Bloomberg Tax on the classification...
Read more - May 4, 2021 SEC's Latest Guidance Likely To Further Slow SPAC Market
Last month, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) released new guidance for the treatment of warrants issued by SPACs. With the blank-check...
Read more - April 29, 2021 Accounting Treatment for Warrants Issued by SPACs
On Thursday, April 12th, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) published Staff Statement on Accounting and Reporting Considerations for Warrants...
Read more - April 21, 2021 [Webinar Recording]: Exploring Public Companies from All Angles
Our esteemed speakers will share important trends in the public company space to help you confidently plan through 2021....
Read more - February 25, 2021 Outlook From the Inside: Protecting Your Public Company From Cyber Threats
The global shift to a remote workforce has illuminated cracks in many public companies' cybersecurity postures. Michael Cohen sat with cyber expert,...
Read more - February 22, 2021 COVID-19's Impact on Financial Statements and Reporting
Changes to Financial Reporting Due to COVID-19 Watch this exclusive "Meeting of the Michaels," who sat down to discuss how the...
Read more - February 17, 2021 Meeting The SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Requirement Through Risk Management and NIST
In today’s digital world there is hardly an organization that does not depend on data or technology for its continued...
Read more - February 12, 2021 COVID-19's Impact on Financial Statements & Reporting
In this exclusive "Meeting of the Michaels," both sat down to discuss COVID-19’s impact on financial statements and reporting. Learn about...
Read more - December 15, 2020 [Webinar] Examining 2021 from All Angles: Public Company Outlook
Access this exclusive webinar where industry experts in the accounting, legal and consulting field will discuss key items for public companies...
Read more - 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...
Read more - 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...
Read more - 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”)...
Read more - 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...
Read more - 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...
Read more - 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...
Read more - 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...
Read more - 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?
Read more - 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.
Read more - 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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- April 20, 2021 Exploring Public Companies from All Angles
Tune in to this quarterly webinar where industry experts in the accounting, legal and consulting fields discuss key items for...
Read more - 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...
Read more - 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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Outside the Office
Michael is actively involved as a youth lacrosse coach.