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Media Office
Rose Tree II, 1400 N Providence Road Suite 1040 Media, PA 19063
610.565.1120 / info@barszgowie.com

Chadds Ford Office
411 Old Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
610.388.7800/ info@barszgowie.com

Michael I. Amon, CPA, CGMA, MT

Co-Managing Partner

Michael Amon

Biography

Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz co-founder Michael I. Amon has over 45 years of public accounting experience. Michael started as an intern at Merves & Company (now Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz) in 1976 while finishing his undergraduate degree at Drexel University.  The following year, he was hired as a full-time staff accountant. Michael worked his way to partner in 1982 alongside his friend and colleague, Steve Merves. 

As one of the audit partners, Michael is responsible for the firm’s compliance with the AICPA Peer Review Program. His audit expertise includes for-profit and not-for-profit entities, government, single audit, and yellow book audits. Michael also works on the tax team handling tax preparation, planning, and consulting services for individuals, small businesses, and estates and trusts. He also serves as an Executor of decedents’ estates.

Michael enjoys educating the staff and expanding their skillset; he is often seen mentoring interns and junior staffers. As someone who didn’t have a mentor, Michael sees the value in sharing his knowledge and expertise with young talent eager to advance in their careers. 

Professional Highlights:

  • Virtua Foundation Gift Planning Advisory Council
  • Treasurer and Board Member, Cherry Valley Swim Club
  • Treasurer and Board Member, Elm Lifelines, Inc.
  • Past President, Treasurer, and Board Member, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Philadelphia and Southeastern Pennsylvania

Designations:

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
    • Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS)
    • Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC)
  • Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA)
  • New Jersey Institute of Certified Public Accountants (NJICPA)

Education:

Drexel University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, 1977

Widener University
Master in Taxation, 1983

Personal Facts:

  • An avid reader of action, suspense, thrillers, and mystery novels
  • Enjoys spending time at his home in Brigantine, NJ with his wife and adult children 
  • Loves Philly sports, especially for the Flyers 

Staff describes Michael as:

  • Meticulous 
  • Thoughtful 
  • Problem-solver

With our tax, accounting, auditing and consulting solutions, we can help you solve even the most complex challenges and achieve financial stability.

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