Michael Gerlach

In May 2019, Michael was selected as a senior analyst in RSM’s cutting-edge Industry Eminence Program, which positions its senior analysts to understand, forecast and communicate economic, business and technology trends shaping the industries RSM serves. These senior analysts advise clients on conditions influencing middle market leaders. Michael’s focus is on the business and professional services industry. 

Summary of experience

Michael serves as RSM’s national law firm services practice lead and has over 18 years of experience serving business and professional service firms, including law firms, consulting firms and executive search firms. He has extensive experience in partnership audits and preparing financial reports in accordance with the income tax and modified cash basis of accounting. He is a frequent speaker on business and professional service firms accounting topics and is a facilitator for local and national training for the firm.

Michael assists clients and other organizations in the following areas:

• Consolidation and mergers
• Internal control system evaluations and reviews
• Implementation of internal risk assessment procedures
• Application of new accounting pronouncements
• Alternative investment fair value review and assessment
• Board governance

Professional affiliations and credentials

• Certified public accountant, Illinois and Oklahoma
• American Institute for Certified Public Accountants
• Oklahoma CPA society

Education

• Bachelor of Science, University of Tulsa