Stephen J. Piuma, CPA

Steve is an audit partner and a member of Hood & Strong LLP's Not-For-Profit Service Group.  He is responsible for providing accounting and audit services as well as coordinating tax, consulting and system services. With more than thirty-one years of experience in public accounting, Steve has had significant involvement in special accounting and financial analysis projects and consulting engagements including merger and acquisition due diligence, expert witness and fraud investigation. His primary clientele are within the distribution, grocery, not-for-profit and broadcasting industries and he has had extensive client involvement in the manufacturing and construction industries.  Steve is also a member of the Firm's Board of Directors.

Areas of Expertise

• Audit, accounting and advisory services to distribution businesses, not-for-profit organizations, manufacturers, and broadcasting industry clients
• Not-for-Profit experience includes health and welfare organizations, federal fundraisers, private foundations, membership organizations and state university auxiliary entities
• Financial analysis of business operations
• Development and implementation of internal reporting and financial reporting systems
• Organizational structure and streamlining of financial operations
   

Professional/Civic Affiliations

• Licensed by the California Board of Accountancy
• Licensed by the Oregon Board of Accountancy
• Registered Investment Advisor, Series 65 License
• Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Member, California Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Associate Member, Certified Fraud Examiners
• Audit Committee Chairperson, Elder Care Alliance
• Board of Directors, St. Mary's College Alumni Association
• Advisory Board Member, University of San Francisco Institute for Nonprofit Organization Management
   

Education

• B.A. degree in Latin and History from St. Mary's College
• M.B.A. degree in Accounting and Finance from Santa Clara University