OUR PEOPLE

Overview

Tony Bakale, CPA

Chris Bellamy, CPA

Marcy Conklin, CPA

Maura Corrigan, CPA

Aly Cottam, CPA

Lisa Downing, CPA, MSA

Brett Eichenberger, CPA

Kerry Gubics, CPA

Stephanie A. Hanayik

Keith Klodnick, CPA

Michael Kolk, CPA, MS, JD

Julie Lowry, CPA

Chris MacLaren, CPA

Peggy McCaffrey, CPA

Mike Meckstroth, CPA

Shelly Nahrstedt, CPA

Patricia Piteo, CPA

Mark Schikowski, CPA

Rob Velotta, CPA, MT

Beth Whitmer, CPA

AUDIT MANAGER
Chris MacLaren, CPA
216.774.1175 • cmaclaren@cohenfund.com

“As part of the Cohen Fund Audit Services team, I am able to focus 100% of my time on the investment company industry—allowing me to provide industry expertise, guidance and exceptional service to our clients.”

 

MY FOCUS:

  • Audits of mutual funds and broker/dealers
  • Guidance on new accounting pronouncements and analysis of SEC releases and rules impacting the investment company industry
  • Recruiting, technical interpretations and guidance, and development of practice aides for firm

RECENT PROJECTS:

  • Planned and supervised SAS 70 Type II reports for companies providing transfer agent and fund accounting services to investment companies
  • Conducted surprise custody examinations for investment advisors in compliance with Rule 206(4)-2 of the Investment Advisors Act of 1940.
  • Implemented new audit risk standards, as issued by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, into firm’s audit methodology for audits beginning on or after December 15, 2010

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & EDUCATION:

  • Member, Ohio Society of CPAs and American Institute of CPAs
  • Cleveland State University, M.S. in accounting
  • Wittenberg University, B.A. in economics

UP CLOSE:

  • Enjoys golfing, running and playing guitar
COHEN FUND AUDIT SERVICES • OHIO & WISCONSIN • 1-440-835-8500