ABOUT MICHAEL SIMPSON

Michael Simpson joined Brinker Simpson & Company in 1995 and has been a Partner since 2002. Michael was appointed Managing Partner on July 1, 2022, becoming the 2nd Managing Partner in the firm's history, succeeding founder Bob Simpson, CPA, MST.

As managing partner, Michael is responsible for the strategic planning, direction of the firm, sourcing opportunities for growth, and the quality of the practice. He also focuses on the development of the partners and professional and administrative staff.

Michael began his career at Brinker Simpson as an intern in 1993 and went full-time in 1995 after graduating from La Salle University with a bachelor's degree in accounting. Michael leads the firm's business valuation and tax and business consulting services. He currently provides taxation and management consulting services for clients in various industries, including construction, commercial real estate, membership organizations, and professional services.

His client emphasis includes business valuation and tax and business consulting. Michael frequently consults with his clients on income tax, financial and retirement, general business, and succession planning. His client base ranges from start-ups to mid-sized privately-owned companies in various industries, including construction, commercial real estate, 

Areas of Concentration

Business Valuations
Strategic Consulting for Startup and Existing Businesses
Tax Planning and Preparation for Businesses and Individuals

Key Responsibilities

Firm Quality Control
Reviews and Other Attest Services
Staff Mentoring

Designations

Certified Public Accountant - Pennsylvania 
Certified Valuation Analyst
Bachelor of Science in Business Accounting, La Salle University

Memberships and Affiliations

The Alternative Board

Elementary Education for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Executive Board Member

Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA)

Professional Referral Organization of Springfield

Springfield Country Club Golf, Advisory Board

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Chester County Chamber of Commerce

Delaware County Chamber of Commerce

Main Line Chamber of Commerce