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Ben Smith

Senior Manager, Consulting

Ben Smith

Calm & discerning, Ben is an experienced senior manager in the firm’s consulting practice.

What is your area of focus?

I work with middle-market clients in a variety of sectors, including high-tech, manufacturing, distribution and industrial automation. Much of what I focus on is related to financial reporting and analysis, financial and tax due diligence, and quality of earnings studies when buying and selling their businesses.

How long have you been at Clayton & McKervey?

Since 2008

What is the favorite part about your job?

I appreciate the opportunity to analyze and anticipate clients’ needs.

Contact Ben to see how we can help you.

  • Specializations
  • Education
  • Connections
  • Ben 360°
  • Buy-side financial and tax due diligence
  • Sell-side financial and tax due diligence
  • Quality of Earnings
  • Working capital analysis
  • Tax structuring
  • Financial analysis
  • Data Analytics
  • Bachelors of Science in Accounting, Oakland University
  • Relevant Continuing Education & Certifications:
  • Structuring Machine Learning Projects (Coursera)
  • Neural Networks and Deep Learning (Coursera)
  • Robotic Process Automation Strategy for Business Leaders (AICPA)
  • Association for Corporate Growth, Membership Committee
  • Oakland University, School of Business Administration, Accounting and Finance Board
  • Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

What are you most afraid of?
Sharks

If you could only keep 5 items what would they be?
My five computers

If you could have lunch with anyone, who would it be?
Dan Bricklin

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Ben Smith

Senior Manager, Consulting

Ben Smith

Calm & discerning, Ben is an experienced senior manager in the firm’s consulting practice.

What is your area of focus?

I work with middle-market clients in a variety of sectors, including high-tech, manufacturing, distribution and industrial automation. Much of what I focus on is related to financial reporting and analysis, financial and tax due diligence, and quality of earnings studies when buying and selling their businesses.

How long have you been at Clayton & McKervey?

Since 2008

What is the favorite part about your job?

I appreciate the opportunity to analyze and anticipate clients’ needs.

Contact Ben to see how we can help you.

Specializations

  • Buy-side financial and tax due diligence
  • Sell-side financial and tax due diligence
  • Quality of Earnings
  • Working capital analysis
  • Tax structuring
  • Financial analysis
  • Data Analytics

Education

  • Bachelors of Science in Accounting, Oakland University
  • Relevant Continuing Education & Certifications:
  • Structuring Machine Learning Projects (Coursera)
  • Neural Networks and Deep Learning (Coursera)
  • Robotic Process Automation Strategy for Business Leaders (AICPA)

Connections

  • Association for Corporate Growth, Membership Committee
  • Oakland University, School of Business Administration, Accounting and Finance Board
  • Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Ben 360°

What are you most afraid of?
Sharks

If you could only keep 5 items what would they be?
My five computers

If you could have lunch with anyone, who would it be?
Dan Bricklin

Resources

  • Download Ben's bio

Sales Analytics: A 21st Century Approach to the Consumer

At Clayton & McKervey we help manufacturers thrive, businesses grow, and industrial automation companies perform at their highest levels. Monitoring…

Resources

Scenario Planning in the Age of COVID-19

As 2020 has shown, simply saying that “scenario planning is important” is an understatement. Scenario planning is essential. Since March,…

Resources

The Role of Data Analytics in COVID-19 Recovery

As more and more states begin to reopen their economy, the COVID-19 conversation is shifting from survival to recovery. In…

Resources

Managing Cash Flow through Data Analytics

Every business should regularly review cash flow and optimization opportunities to ensure the highest level of financial vitality. Maintaining a…

Resources

Navigating Business Issues During COVID-19

How data analytics can uncover key trends The Coronavirus (COVID-19) threat has created uncertain conditions for individuals, families, businesses and…

Resources


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