Misconceptions in Single Audits & SEFA Overview: Governmental Accounting and Auditing Conference

John D'Amico, Managing Director, CBIZ Marks Paneth

John D’Amico, CPA, is a CBIZ Managing Director and MHM shareholder within the Professional Standards Group at CBIZ MHM, which is responsible for monitoring quality control in the firm as mandated by professional standards. He specializes in pre-issuance reviews and inspections of nonprofit organizations, governments and Single Audits. Mr. D’Amico also provides consultation on accounting and attestation matters and tests and monitors the firm’s quality review policies and procedures. He also is a Subject Matter Expert for the Peer Review Division of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), providing oversight on their behalf. Additionally, he teaches continuing education classes for the firm and on behalf of the AICPA nationally. John is also a member of the Executive Committee for the AICPA Government Audit Quality Center (GAQC).

As a sought-out thought leader in his areas of expertise, Mr. D’Amico has authored numerous articles pertaining to nonprofit accounting/auditing, governmental auditing standards and Uniform Guidance. He frequently leads training seminars for his clients and is an instructor for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). He has presented at the annual Nonprofit Conferences of the New York State Society of CPAs; the New Jersey Society of CPAs; and the Connecticut Society of CPAs; as well as the annual Governmental Conferences of the Connecticut Society of CPAs and the Michigan Society of CPAs.

XiXi Dong, Director, CBIZ Marks Paneth

Xixi Dong, CPA is a Director within the Not-For-Profit & Government Practice at CBIZ MHM. In this capacity, she is responsible for planning and supervising audit engagements for a variety of nonprofit organizations, including large social service organizations, third party funded organizations, educational institutions, charitable, and fundraising and membership organizations including those requiring audits pursuant to Uniform Guidance (Single Audit). Ms. Dong also has considerable experience in conducting audits of employee benefit plans, including defined contribution, defined benefit and multi-employer plans.

Ms. Dong has over 15 years of experience in public accounting. Prior to joining CBIZ MHM, she worked for a national accounting firm in the New York City area and gained valuable audit and tax experience within a variety of industries, including government, nonprofit, SEC, private equity, mergers & acquisitions, manufacturing & distribution, technology and professional services.

Ms. Dong is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the New York State Society of CPAs. She is licensed to practice in New York State.

Ms. Dong holds a BBA in Accountancy (Magna Cum Laude) from Baruch College, City University of New York.