Michael G. D’Avirro, CPA
Co-Managing Partner

Direct Dial:  (315) 234-1172
Email:  mgd@bcpllc.com

Originally from Syracuse, New York, Michael graduated from Syracuse University with a M.S. in Accounting in 1990, and from SUNY Oswego with a B.S. in Accounting in 1982. His other certifications include: Insurance Agent's License (Life, Variable Annuities, Accident & Health), New York. 

Mike’s areas of expertise include advisor and consultant for privately held businesses; business appraisal & valuation; mergers and acquisitions; shareholder disputes; buy/sell and shareholder agreements; estate taxation and planning; gift taxation and planning; corporate liquidations and reorganizations; bank foreclosures; tax representation before IRS and state taxing authorities.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: 

• Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

• New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)

• Syracuse University Tax Institute

• Tax Division of the AICPA

• Past faculty positions at SUNY College at Oswego

• Past faculty positions at Syracuse University College

 COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:

• Coordinator and instructor of seminars and courses related to accounting and taxation

• Speaking engagements related to taxation and accounting topics

• Member, Board of Directors,  New York District 8 Little League Foundation Board

• Advisory Board of Bishop Grimes High School and Capital Campaign Chairperson

• Board of Directors of Geddes Little League

 LICENSES & accreditations: 

• Certified Public Accountant – New York State

• New York State Licensed Insurance Agent - Life, Variable Annuities, Accident & Health

 EDUCATION: 

• Syracuse University, M.S. (Accounting) in 1990

• SUNY Oswego, B.S. (Accounting) in 1982

• Continuing professional education – 40 credit hours annually (minimum)