During his professional career, Mr. Ervin has obtained a broad background in the manufacturing, construction, automobile dealership, not-for-profit, and general service industries.  He has extensive experience with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulatory and accounting matters as well as forensic accounting engagements where fraud and embezzlement have occurred.  In addition, he has developed a strong background in the areas of corporate and personal income tax and of the reporting and compliance provisions outlined in various regulations including the Yellow Book, OMB Circulars (i.e., A-133), Consolidated Fiscal Reports and the HUD Consolidated Audit Guide.

Mr. Ervin is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and the Buffalo Chapter of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants.  He also serves as a member of the firm’s quality control team, the purpose of which is to monitor the quality of attest services performed by the firm.