Michael Pahira
CPA, Principal
Team Leader, Professional Sports and Esports
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Michael has over 17 years of experience in the financial reporting needs of public and closely-held businesses, specializing in the consumer products and manufacturing and distribution industries, with additional expertise in risk assessment and internal control-related work. He is the Team Leader for both Withum’s Sports and Entertainment industry practice and the Red Bank ERISA team. He is a member of the Firm’s Employee Benefits and Pension Plan Team and the Accounting and Auditing Fellowship program.
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Michael supports the Francis Foundation for Children with Cancer.
Work Hard/Play Hard
Outside of the office, Michael enjoys spending time with his family and practicing his hobbies, including golf, football, and general physical fitness.
Latest Thinking
How the ‘E’ in Esports Increases Criminal Threats
As we’ve covered previously, there are threats to Collegiate venues and game developers that are unique to the Esport industry. However, the largest growing segment of victims is the athletes […]
The Great University Data Breach That Hasn’t Happened Yet
Over the last several years, it has become apparent how rapid the growth of collegiate Esports has become. What was once considered a pastime of playing video games after school […]
The Rise of Blockchain Games
When you hear the word blockchain, naturally, cryptocurrency comes to mind. Its decentralized approach keeps transactions uniform across the entire network, preventing tampering. However, developers are now finding ways to […]