Michael Siino, CPA, is the Co-Partner-in-Charge of the Real Estate Group at Marks Paneth LLP. With over 30 years of public accounting experience, Mr. Siino primarily concentrates on the real estate industry, where he serves commercial and residential real estate clients, real estate management companies as well as co-ops, condominiums, retirement plans, and trusts. He also advises high-net-worth individuals and family partnerships. Mr. Siino advises his clients on all facets of accounting and tax issues, including transactional services, tax projections, and business planning.
Mr. Siino's experience also includes serving in an audit capacity for commercial real estate owners and operators, syndicated partnerships, and real estate investment trusts (REITs). He has assisted clients in the formation of public REITs with services including the preparation of GAAP-basis combined financial statements, pro forma financial statements, and other documentation in accordance with SEC requirements. He has also coordinated the efforts of management and numerous outside accounting firms to facilitate the audit of combined financial statements as part of an IPO process and filing for a high-profile REIT. In addition, he performs GAAP-basis audits of private real estate investment funds with SEC reporting requirements.
He has also worked across a broad range of other industries including professional services, furniture and electronics wholesalers, and jewelry importers. In addition, Mr. Siino serves as the chairperson of the firm’s Partner Leadership Committee, tasked with mentoring, assessing, and making recommendations for candidates to be admitted as Partners to the firm.
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