Michael Martin

Advisor on Auditor Independence I Retired EY Partner

Detroit Metropolitan Area

About

Retired partner from EY with over 39 years of leadership experience in auditor independence and assurance services. Currently, I advise accounting firms and their clients on auditor independence and corporate governance matters and serve as a guest lecturer at the University of Washington on topics such as public accounting careers, ethics, auditor independence and emerging trends in the profession. Qualified as a financial expert under SEC, NYSE, and NASDAQ rules.

Experience

  • Advisor on Auditor Independence Matters at MJM Advisory Services LLC
    Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Assisting accounting firms and their advisors on auditor independence: - Advising on routine and complex independence matters - Evaluating independence implications of Private Equity investments in accounting firms - Enhancing independence-related controls and processes - Leveraging personal network in auditor independence community to support accounting firm needs - Supporting SEC and PCAOB regulatory inquiries and submissions Serving as lecturer at the University of Washington on auditor independence, ethics, recent trends in the accounting profession and working in public accounting. Developed independence materials for organization that provides universities with course curriculum.

  • EY (Detroit, Michigan, United States)
    • Partner - Global SEC Independence Center, Director of Consultations
      2004 - Sep 2023 · 19 yrs 9 mos

    • Partner - Assurance (Audit)
      1999 - 2004 · 5 yrs

  • Partner / Senior Manager - Assurance (Audit) at EY
    1994 - 1998 · 4 yrs

  • Senior Manager - Assurance (Audit) at EY
    1990 - 1993 · 3 yrs

  • Manager - Assurance (Audit) at EY
    1988 - 1989 · 1 yr