Background & Expertise

Michael Kirgan kickstarted his career in the Assurance and Transaction Services division at PwC, gaining invaluable experience across diverse public and private clients and industry sectors. After leaving PwC, he transitioned into key roles within corporate development and strategic planning for midstream O&G companies. During this time, he oversaw all corporate growth initiatives and conducted extensive financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, and financial planning.

His tenure at a regional CPA firm, Briggs & Veselka Co., reinforced his expertise as he led the establishment of the Transaction Services practice, later acquired by Crowe LLP. Michael has now been at 512Financial for almost two years. With over a decade of transactional experience spanning mergers, acquisitions, IPOs, and strategic partnerships, Michael brings a multifaceted perspective to the table.

Michael’s Unique Experience with QoE

Michael identifies his formative experience at B&V as the true catalyst for his QoE journey. Tasked with pioneering the establishment of a QoE practice from scratch, Michael faced the challenge of crafting reports without pre-existing templates. This compelled him to draw upon his extensive buy-side diligence background, tailoring QoE assessments to resonate with the strategic imperatives of internal M&A teams within the public O&G sector.

Diverging from the conventional norm, Michael’s approach to QoE transcends the realm of standard accounting adjustments. Instead, his reports are meticulously curated to align with strategic decision-making processes and address the core concerns of clients. Avoiding the often-immaterial adjustments prevalent in typical QoE assessments, Michael’s focus remains steadfast on discerning the factors that truly impact business outcomes. While his toolkit has expanded over time, the fundamental ethos of his approach remains rooted in delivering actionable insights that drive tangible results.

Throughout his career, Michael has underscored the evolution of QoE from a rigid framework to a dynamic tool tailored to meet the evolving needs of clients. With each engagement, he further refines his craft, leveraging a blend of strategic acumen and industry insights to navigate the intricacies of modern transactions.

QoE at 512Financial – What Sets Us Apart?

According to Michael, it’s our approach to QoE. We offer “more collaboration with our client to understand what would provide them with the most value when assessing a company or transaction and tailoring our procedures/work product to accommodate that.”

By leveraging strategic insights and industry acumen, Michael and his team empower clients to navigate the complexities of transactions with confidence, unlocking value and driving success at every turn. Learn more about our best practice approach to QoE here.

Ready to embark on your QoE journey? Contact Michael and the team at 512Financial today to discover the transformative power of QoE.