Michael J. Costa, CPA, CCA

Michael J. Costa, CPA, a founding partner at Armao, Costa & Ricciardi, CPAs, P.C. has over twenty-five years experience in providing accounting, auditing, tax planning and consulting services to businesses and individuals.

Areas of Specialization:
Michael is known as a trusted advisor to his clients, to whom he provides guidance on numerous matters, from traditional accounting, auditing and tax to more dynamic services including asset protection, business succession planning and estate tax minimization. He has particular expertise in working with closely held and family owned businesses in the construction, construction related, retail and wholesale industries, as well as to professional service firms and high net-worth individuals.

Professional Achievements:
A Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) who has been featured in “Who’s Who in Accounting” in Long Island Business News, Michael is one of only 400 individuals nationwide to be so designated, recognizing his advanced knowledge of taxation, surety, legal and insurance issues.

A former adjunct professor of accounting at State University of New York at Old Westbury, Michael often presents seminars to bankers, attorneys, sureties and business owners, covering such topics as succession planning, financial reporting issues and executive benefits.

Michael professional memberships include the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA) and the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA). He serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors of Contractors for Kids, a non-profit organization founded to assist children and their families overcome obstacles they have encountered through sickness, injury or death. He is also a member of Armao, Costa & Ricciardi’s “Canstruction” team that supports Long Island Cares, Inc., The Harry Chapin Food Bank.

Education:
Michael earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from City University of New York, Queens College.

Contact Information:
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