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Michael Schaffer
CPA
Managing Director, Tax
Services: Corporate Tax, Private Client Services
Industries: Nonprofit, Real Estate
Michael leads our Tax Controversy specialty team. He has extensive experience in tax compliance for not-for-profit organizations, family real estate partnerships, closely-held corporations, distribution and other service sectors. He is also well-versed in corporate, partnership and individual tax planning. He has more than 40 years of experience in public accounting at local and national firms. Before that, he also served for three years as a revenue agent for the IRS.
Michael Schaffer holds an active CPA license in California.
Interesting tidbit
An avid reader and fan of all things fantasy and science fiction, Michael is a co-founder of the Bay Area Regional Science Fiction and Fantasy Conference (BAYCON), which has been held (mostly) annually since 1982.
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant
Community
- Former Board of Directors Member:
- Congregation Beth David
- Congregation Beth David Endowment Foundation
- Hillel of Silicon Valley
- Member – American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Member – California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA)
Education
BS/Business Administration – California State University, Northridge
MS/Taxation – Golden Gate University
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