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Francis X. O'Brien II

CPA, CIA, CFE Partner

Get to Know Me

Frank O’Brien is the partner-in-charge of Withum’s Braintree, MA office with over 27 years of experience serving closely held businesses and nonprofits.

He also has extensive experience with managing an internal audit and fraud division function. He serves as leader for Withum’s Warranty Reimbursement Team, which prepares over 600 submissions per year. Additionally, Frank also has extensive experience managing a variety of Automotive Advisory projects including forensic, internal audit and expert witness engagements.

Service Expertise

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Learn more about my professional experience and how I spend my time outside the firm.

Education:

  • BS, Accounting, Villanova University, School of Commerce and Finance

Professional Affiliations:

  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Member, Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MassCPAs)
  • Institution of Internal Auditors (IIA) Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)

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