John D'Amico, a Partner with Marks Paneth LLP, has over 25 years of experience in providing audit, accounting, and consulting services to not-for-profit organizations and governmental agencies. Prior to joining Marks Paneth John worked at a Big 4 firm and other regional accounting firms. His areas of expertise include Single Audits under Uniform Guidance, government auditing standards, cost allocations, and internal controls. John has audited a significant number of not-for-profit clients including higher education, social service agencies, religious organizations, professional organizations, and foundations. The majority of these organizations were government-funded agencies. Some of his clients that he has serviced are Fordham University, Wagner College, NYU Medical School, Cornel University, Wildlife Conservation Society (The Bronx Zoo), Heartshare Human Services, American Arbitration Association, and American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Also the City of New York and the New York City Board of Education. John has authored articles and conducted workshops and numerous seminars on not-for-profit topics including OMB A-133 requirements. John received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and a Master of Science degree in Accounting from Pace University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants. He is licensed to practice in the state of New York.