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Mike Burgess
Executive summary
Mike is a Managing Director in Grant Thornton’s Audit Methodology and Standards Group. Mike joined the group in May 2014 for a 2 ½ year secondment to Grant Thornton International, during which he was a key contributor to Project LEAP – a transformational global project to redesign the firm’s audit methodology and technology platform, and produce accompanying training content. Since 2017, Mike has led the LEAP implementation effort for GTUS, which has entailed overseeing the 20+ person team responsible for the localization of the methodology, the software testing process, and the early-adoption of aspects of the LEAP methodology.Prior to joining the Audit Methodology and Standards Group, Mike was a Senior Manager in Grant Thornton’s Carolinas audit practice. During his 14 years of public accounting experience, Mike has worked extensively with entities ranging from development-stage start-ups to complex, international corporations.
Mike has served a wide variety of SEC registrants and privately-held companies in the technology, manufacturing, and real estate industries.
Mike has also provided consulting services with regards to Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 internal controls and performed other attestation services, including reviews, compilations, and agreed-upon procedures. Mike has extensive experience with complex accounting matters, including revenue recognition, mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions, and share-based compensation.
Professional qualifications and memberships
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)American Institute of CPAs
North Carolinas Association of CPAS