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Stephen J. Mannhaupt, CPA, is a Partner at the Assurance & Attest Services Leader at Grassi. Steve specializes in public accounting, forensic accounting, auditing, and management consulting for clients in the Nonprofit, Architecture & Engineering, Professional Service, Construction, and Real Estate industries. Since beginning his career in 1990, Steve has provided expert guidance to clients in specialized areas such as sustainability, internal control assessment, fraud prevention and investigation, corporate operational efficiency, and traditional accounting, tax, and audit support. In addition to serving clients, Steve is responsible for the overall quality of the Accounting and Audit practice and leads Grassi’s Employee Benefit Plan practice.

Steve has been a part of the Grassi team for over 30 years and is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. Steve also serves as the Chair of the Firm’s Internal Accounting and Auditing Committee. In this role, Steve is responsible for ensuring the Firm complies with professional standards and that the staff is current with the ever-changing accounting and auditing guidance. Additionally, Steve frequently provides formal continuing education (CPE) training programs for all levels of Grassi’s staff.

Steve is an active presenter at the New York State Society of CPAs (NYCPA), the Foundation of Accounting Education (FAE), and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

An expert in his field, Steve has written articles on a variety of accounting topics and conducted educational seminars for clients, accounting societies, and other professionals in banking, surety, and law.

As part of his charitable endeavors, Steve serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors of the ACE Mentor Foundation.

Steve received his degree from Queens College.