Josh Jarvie

As a principal in our assurance practice, I specialize in exempt organizations and benefit plan services. Within the nonprofit industry, I’ve taken on a variety of clients such as religious organizations, diocese and archdiocese, and related organizations. On the benefit plan side, I work with a range of plans, including health and welfare and pension structures. My focus is on developing effective and practical solutions for our clients while supporting the growth of our team and services.

My clients appreciate that I’m always available to assist with navigating complex or technical matters, enabling them to make effective and practical business decisions. With more than a decade of experience, I excel at breaking down technical content into digestible information that’s easy to understand. I was attracted to public accounting because of the diversity of the work and was drawn to the nonprofit space thanks to the passion of my clients and the rewarding experience of helping their missions.

As a member of our exempt organization professional standards team, I assist with educating internal teams during our annual industry update session and help lead industry practice optimization initiatives. Around the office, I’m known for embracing an open-door policy and being a resource for my colleagues. One of my greatest accomplishments has been my role in developing younger team members, especially helping them navigate the challenges of the pandemic and new auditing standards.

I hold both an A.A. in accounting and a B.B.A. from Northwood University. I have my CPA certification and am a member of the AICPA and MICPA, where I’ve participated on the MICPA Report Acceptance Body. I’m also a board member of the Friends of Macomb Foundation. Additionally, I’m a regular speaker at the annual Resource Center for Religious Institutes (RCRI) conference, where I address advanced accounting topics.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and two children, attending sporting events, and watching my children grow their abilities in football and dance. We’re die-hard Detroit Lions fans and also enjoy playing golf and bowling.