Mr. Rose’s practice focuses on the audits of manufacturers and employee benefit plans.  He is the designated partner responsible for the quality of the firm’s ERISA employee benefit plan audit practice.  Mr. Rose’s experience also spans a broader range of industries, including service organizations, restaurants, and professional service firms.  In addition to audit and review services, Mr. Rose frequently assists clients in the development and implementation of internal control policies and systems and standard accounting procedures.

Previously, he worked as the Internal Auditing Manager for Telxon Corporation, a former publicly-traded wireless computer manufacturer based in Akron, Ohio, where he coordinated all internal audit activities.  He also developed corporate policies and procedures for improving the overall efficiency of the company’s internal controls.

His responsibilities at Ciuni & Panichi also include establishing and monitoring internal quality control procedures and developing staff training programs within the firm’s Audit and Accounting Services Department.

Mr. Rose provides an annual presentation to the local banking community on the changes in financial reporting and accounting standards as they relate to their clients’ businesses.

Mr. Rose is currently teaching an advanced auditing course to graduate students at Kent State University.  He has been an instructor at Cleveland State University where he taught graduate level courses on Auditing Standards and Internal Auditing.  He has also taught several other advanced accounting courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.  Mr. Rose has been recognized as the Kent State University Department of Accounting Alumni of the Year for 2010.