Michelle Mosqueda

Michelle Mosqueda specializes in R&D tax credits and has spent seven years in public accounting supporting clients across the life sciences, technology, and SaaS industries. She has over 15 years of combined accounting experience, including experience in the public company industry.

Michelle is a leader in BPM’s R&D credit practice, with deep expertise in identifying and analyzing R&D costs under ASC 730 and preparing R&D credit provisions under ASC 740. Her work spans a wide range of engagements, from advising start‑up companies on qualified small-business payroll tax credit claims to performing complex Section 174 cost analyses for multinational corporations. Most recently, she oversaw the successful defense of a large public company’s multi-year R&D credit examination, resulting in credits well in excess of established reserves.

Michelle earned her Certificate of Advanced Accounting Proficiency from Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business.

Michelle Mosqueda holds an active CPA license in California.