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Steven J. Cohen

CPA, CGFM Partner

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With over 26 years of experience, Steven specializes in the audits of higher education, government entities, not-for-profit organizations and automobile dealerships.

He has consulted with numerous organizations to improve their profitability, internal controls structure and compliance with Federal and state laws and regulations. Steven is a certified governmental financial manager (CGFM) and has managed high-profile government audit engagements.

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Education:

  • MS, Corporate Finance, Bentley University
  • Bachelor of Business Administration/Accounting, UMass Amherst

Professional Affiliations:

  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Member, Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MassCPAs)
  • National Association of College & University Business Officers (NACUBO)
  • Eastern Association of College & University Business Officers (EACUBO)

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GASB Statement No. 103: Financial Reporting Model Improvements

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) issued Statement No. 103: Financial Reporting Model Improvements to provide updated guidance on several areas of the financial reporting model. It is the most significant update to the financial reporting model since GASB Statement No. 34: Basic Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis for State and Local Governments…

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Impacts of GASB Statement Number 102, Certain Risk Disclosures

The Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) recently issued Statement Number 102, Certain Risk Disclosures (“GASB 102”). GASB 102 requires state and local governments to disclose material concentrations and constraints in the notes of the financial statements. GASB 102 is effective for years beginning after June 15, 2024, and earlier application is permitted. The purpose of…

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Steven Cohen Selected as Chair of Massachusetts CPA Society’s Accounting and Audit Committee

Withum is proud to share that Steven Cohen, Partner, has been selected to chair the Audit and Accounting Committee for the Massachusetts Society of CPAs (MassCPAs). With over 26 years of experience, Steven specializes in the audits of government entities, auto dealerships, and higher education and not-for-profit organizations. He is a certified governmental financial manager…