Maria Melo
CPA
Director, Assurance
Services: Audit, Employee Benefit Plan Audit
Industries: Financial Services

Maria has more than 10 years of professional experience in public accounting, serving both public and private companies in a wide a variety of industries including benefits plans, manufacturing, retail and financial services. Maria has extensive knowledge of ERISA regulations and auditing Employee Benefits Plans. Maria assists clients implement their fiduciary responsibilities and prepare for their annual auditing process as required by the Department of Labor and the Internal Revenue Service. Maria has also conducted many of BPM’s employee benefit plan training sessions for BPM colleagues. She is experienced in providing accounting and attest services including financial statement audits, reviews and compilations. She is a member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA).
Maria Melo holds an active CPA license in California.
Interesting tidbit
Maria had about a one percent chance of falling out of a raft on a company excursion—and of course did. Bonus points: Maria can’t swim.
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant
Community
- Former Treasurer – Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bay Area
- Member – California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA)
Education
BS/Business Administration, Accounting – California State University, East Bay
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