About Brendan

Brendan J. McCarthy is a director in the Assurance Services division of the Firm’s Hartford, Connecticut office. He provides a variety of assurance services to publicly traded and privately held companies in industries including insurance, technology, and manufacturing and distribution.

He has experience providing audit and assurance services. He is highly qualified in evaluating business processes and internal controls via audits for Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), statutory, and other regulatory reporting. He also has extensive experience with SEC reporting requirements for publicly traded companies, including quarterly and annual filings, and registration statements.

Brendan is also experienced in accounting advisory services such as accounting standard implementation and internal control rationalization projects.

Prior to joining Marcum, he spent over 10 years working with a Big Four firm in Connecticut where he provided audit and advisory services to public and privately held companies in a variety of industries.

Professional & Civic Affiliations

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants (CTCPA)
  • Governor’s Prevention Partnership
    • Chairperson – Finance & Audit Committee
  • Wethersfield County Club
    • Chairperson, Golf Committee
    • Vice Chairperson, Finance Committee
Education

Master of Science, Accounting
University of Connecticut

Bachelor of Science, Accounting
University of Connecticut