Brad-Caruso_Web

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

Read more
Civic-Warriors
Civic Warriors

We bring the conversation to you, sharing relatable stories that motivate and build consensus in the nonprofit community. Experience what it takes to make an impact and become a true Civic Warrior.

Read more
Six Withum Partners Earn Best-in-State CPAs Accolades by Forbes
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…

Read more
frozen dollar sign
Federal Funding Freeze: Nonprofit Funding Is Back

The federal funding freeze that took place for 48 hours following a government order on January 27, 2025, was eye-opening for many. Nonprofits and many government-funded organizations went on a two-day roller coaster hearing “you will not be funded- all payments are frozen” to “OMB order rescinded.” This short-term panic felt by many organizations in…