Gary Raikin

About Gary Raikin

Partner in the Los Angeles office with a focus on companies primarily in the Consumer Products/Retail, Manufacturing, Distribution and Healthcare industries.With more than 25 years in public accounting and the experience of being a CFO at a healthcare company, I have developed extensive knowledge in a wide range of financial matters, from daily operations to acquisitions, ongoing financial advice, and reporting guidance. My focus is on providing auditing and accounting services for a variety of private and publicly held businesses.

Experience

1. Assurance National Engagement Quality Review Principal

   BDO USA

   May 2025 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   The role of an Assurance National Engagement Quality Review Principal is crucial in maintaining the integrity and quality of audit engagements within an accounting firm. Here are the key responsibilities typically associated with this position:1. Quality Assurance Oversight: Responsible for overseeing the quality assurance processes for audit engagements. Engagement Reviews: Conducting thorough reviews of audit engagements to assess compliance with regulatory requirements and internal quality standards. Risk Management: Identifying and addressing potential risks in audit engagements. Training and Development: Providing guidance and training to audit teams on quality standards and best practices. Policy Development: Assisting in the development and implementation of firm-wide quality assurance policies and procedures. Communication: Acting as a liaison between the audit teams and senior management, communicating findings from engagement reviews and suggesting improvements.7. Continuous Improvement: Promoting a culture of continuous improvement within the firm by encouraging audit teams to adopt innovative practices and technologies that enhance audit quality.8. Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring that all audit engagements comply with relevant regulatory requirements and professional standards, including those set by bodies such as the PCAOB or IAASB.This role requires a deep understanding of auditing standards, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead and influence audit teams effectively.

Skills

• External Audit
• Entertainment
• Banking
• Financial Reporting
• U.s. Sec Filings
• Mergers
• Sec Filings
• Business Valuation
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Consolidation
• Financial Statements
• Finance
• Private Equity
• Due Diligence
• Forensic Accounting
• Cpa
• Financial Audits
• Internal Controls
• Financial Accounting
• Purchase Price Allocation
• Auditing
• Assurance
• Ipo
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Accounting
• Sec
• Revenue Recognition
• Us Gaap
• Tax
• Ifrs
• Sarbanes-Oxley
• Corporate Governance
• U.s. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Gaap)
• Gaap