Ben Smith

Ben Smith

Shareholder, Consulting

Ben leads the firm’s consulting group, helping middle-market clients optimize results through transaction services and digital advisory support.

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.

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

  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Oakland University
  • 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 would you do if you won the lottery?
Travel

If you had to choose a different job, what would it be?
Scientist

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

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