Civic Warriors
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Brad Caruso
CPA, CFE
Partner, Practice Leader, Not-for-Profit, Government and Education
Get to Know Me
Brad has been at Withum for over 18 years. He serves as Partner and Practice Leader for the Firm’s Not-for-Profit and Education Services Group, helping keep these organizations ahead of the curve through any challenges and trends. He is also integral in internal training on Firm processes, project management, audit technology and not-for-profit technical topics. He is a Certified Fraud Examiner and a Certified Public Accountant in New Jersey and New York.
Industry Expertise
Service Expertise
Learn More About My Story
Learn more about my professional experience and how I spend my time outside the firm.
Education:
- BS, Accounting, The College of New Jersey
Professional Affiliations:
- Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Member, New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)
- Member, New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA)
- Member, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Brad is a voice in the industry, sharing best practices and insights on nonprofit accounting and operations at various events and conferences across the U.S., including the AICPA Not-for-Profit Industry Conference. He is very active in his community and serves as Trustee and lieutenant at the Montgomery Township Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 as an active duty volunteer firefighter. Brad also hosts Withum’s Civic Warriors podcast that features leaders in the nonprofit industry who are making an impact despite whatever adversity they encounter. The podcast services provide education and outreach on a variety of issues, including social justice, suicide and mental health, innovation and overall good deeds. Additionally, Brad has earned significant recognition for his expertise and leadership, recently being honored with accolades such as the NJBIZ 40 Under 40 award and a spot on the Forbes Best-in-State CPAs list.
Outside of work, Brad enjoys family time with his wife, Ashley, their two children, and Golden Retriever Duke. Brad finds peace in doing yard work and work around the house, volunteering at the firehouse, having fun with the kids, and watching movies (Lord of the Rings, of course).
Authored Insights
Forbes Names Thirteen Withum Leaders to Its Best-In-State CPAs List
Withum’s representation reflects the Firm’s collective power of people, reinforcing its position as a leading national advisory, tax and audit firm. From the East to the West Coast and representing a broad cross-section of services and industries, the Withum advisors listed reflect diverse expertise and leadership styles, united by a shared commitment to client and community service. Withum’s 2026 Best-In-State CPAs New Jersey New…
Six Withum Partners Earn Best-In-State CPAs Accolades by Forbes
Withum is proud to announce that Forbes has named six of the Firm’s partners to its inaugural Best-In-State CPAs list. This list honors CPAs who have demonstrated exceptional excellence in the accounting profession. The Firm leaders acknowledged on this inaugural list underpin Withum’s position as a leading national advisory, tax and audit firm. With roots…