Michael A. Esposito
CPA, Shareholder
Biography
Michael A. Esposito is a shareholder at WilkinGuttenplan and the co-practice leader of the New York Condos and Cooperatives Practice Group. Michael has over 35 years of experience representing housing co-ops and condos, residential and commercial properties, various other real estate entities, and closely held businesses. He’s advised coops and condos in all areas, including audit, tax, internal control, accounting systems, annual and long-term budgeting, and accumulating and investing reserves. He has frequently lectured and been quoted in numerous articles in the area of coops and condos.
Prior to joining WilkinGuttenplan, Michael was the audit partner of Kleiman & Weinshank LLP, a New York City CPA firm specializing in housing co-ops and condos.
Licenses and Certifications:
- CPA License: New York
- CPA License: New Jersey
Professional and Civic Achievements:
- Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Member of New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)
- Member of NYSSCPA Real Estate Committee
- Member of NYSSCPA Technical Hotline Subcommittee for Coops and Condos
- Member of New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Member of New York State Bar Association Coop/Condo Tax Subcommittee
- Member of American Bar Association Coop/Condo Tax Subcommittee
- Member of Council of New York Cooperatives and Condominiums (CNYC)
- Member of Federation of New York Cooperatives and Condominiums
- Speaker for NYSSCPA Annual Real Estate Conference
- Speaker for NYSSCPA Evening Technical Sessions on Coops and Condos
- Speaker for CNYC Annual Conference
- Past President and Treasurer of St. Rose of Lima School Board of Short Hills
Education:
- Michael graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Brooklyn College. He continues his education through regular continuing professional education (CPE) and educational seminars.
Q&A
What motivates you?
Providing the absolute best service to our clients.
If you weren’t an accountant, what would you be?
I would be a teacher.
What’s your proudest professional achievement?
When I first became a partner.
Describe the attributes of your ideal client.
The ideal client values and appreciates what you do, develops a trust in you, is willing to take advice, expands your knowledge, and communicates well.
