Matthew Perreault

Partner, Armanino Advisory LLC
Partner, Armanino LLP

People are more important than process.

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Bio

Meet Matthew

Matt is a licensed CPA with more than 30 years of SEC, domestic and international reporting experience. He was the SEC Audit practice leader at Armanino for 18 years, and before that, he was an auditor with a Big Four firm in Boston and Palo Alto. Matt also served as controller for two public companies. He has served more than 120 public companies, advising on more than 50 M&A transactions and more than 30 IPOs as an auditor and advisor.

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Experience

Professional History

Associations

  • California Society of Certified Public Accountants

Education

  • Boston College, School of Management
  • Saint Mary’s College of California
  • Golden Gate University

Experience

  • Armanino
  • Ernst & Young LLP

Q&A

Q. What can we learn from the past in our profession?
Quality is better than size. Misperception that the Big Four firms have greater quality control measures in place. People are more important than process.
Q. What accounting law or regulation would you like to see changed?
Sarbanes–Oxley, to provide relief to mid-cap companies.
Q. Tell us about one of your favorite clients and why you enjoy working with them?
I have quite a few favorite clients. They share the same characteristics— they're cooperative, fun, and understand the value that we provide.
Q. If you could go back and change any aspect of your life, which would it be?
I would have practiced public speaking at an earlier age.
Q. If you could pass on a nugget of wisdom to aspiring accountants or consultants, what would that be?
If you're in a constrained environment, take a chance, move on. Find an employer whose view of you is as limitless as your own.
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Matthew's Thought Leadership
IPO Readiness Checklist: Key Steps for CFOs
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IPO Readiness Checklist: Key Steps for CFOs
Stay on track for IPO success. This checklist shows you what to start working on in each phase of the journey.
October 29, 2024
Top 100 SaaS Companies Survey 2023
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Top 100 SaaS Companies Survey 2023
See how your capitalization practices compare to other SaaS firms and what to keep an eye on.
November 15, 2023
SEC Implements Dodd-Frank Act Executive Compensation Clawbacks: What It Could Mean for Your Business
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SEC Implements Dodd-Frank Act Executive Compensation Clawbacks: What It Could Mean for Your Business
Noncompliance could impact your company’s exchange listing. Here are key points to know and how to prepare.
April 12, 2023
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