Nirav is Baker Tilly’s Southern California financial services leader. Since joining the firm in 2009, he has played a pivotal role in advancing Baker Tilly’s financial services industry practice. He leads the regional financial services team, supporting a diverse portfolio of institutions including asset management firms, specialty finance companies, insured depositories and real estate services organizations. Nirav also provides comprehensive audit and assurance services to both publicly and privately held clients within the financial services sector.
- Manages complex issues such as valuation of complex financial instruments, business combinations, asset-backed securitizations, structured finance instruments and share-based compensation
- Performs integrated audits in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) guidelines and complex accounting and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting
- Performs compliance engagements, quarterly reviews and year-end audits of financial statements in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Manages the financial reporting process with the client, including the implementation of new relevant disclosures based upon Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) accounting standards updates
- Assists clients with maintaining compliance with SEC, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)