<p>Michael Dimitriou, CPA, CA, is an assurance partner in MNP’s Ottawa Office. Working with public companies and companies that are considering going public, he delivers a broad range of value-added assurance and advisory services across numerous industries including technology, financial services, mining & exploration, among others.</p>
<p>Michael’s clients include not only publicly-traded companies, with listings on both Canadian and American exchanges, but also include private enterprises and corporate groups. In addition to his work as an auditor, he also works on special engagements including acquisitions and divestitures, due diligence, share offerings, reverse take-over transactions, forensic and compliance audits. Michael has significant experience in dealing with various regulators through in-depth interactions on behalf of clients.</p>
<p>He maintains a vast local and national network of business contacts and much of his new engagements are the result of referrals from existing clients or other service providers such as lawyers, bankers and institutional investors, who appreciate his technical competence as an auditor and his client-focused style. Michael regularly meets with senior management and boards of his clients to discuss planning matters and deliver results. As a result, he is keenly aware of the needs of these groups and how the Firm’s services fulfil those needs.</p>
<p>Michael graduated from Carleton University with a combined degree in Economics and Law. In addition to his CPA, CA designation, he has also held a Certified Financial Planner designation and taken the Canadian Securities Course. He continues to be published in local financial newsletters and speaks as a guest lecturer at post secondary institutions and within the industry. Michael was previously on the audit committee of St. John Ambulance (Canada) and the board of directors of The Better Business Bureau of Ottawa where he was past-treasurer, chair of the finance committee and on the executive committee.</p>