June 13th 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Join us for an IR and escrow compliance update led by CPA and longtime supporter of our organization.   The presentation will cover IRS regulations and reporting requirements that influence escrow operations, along with important tax and compliance considerations affecting escrow businesses. With a focus on practical application, attendees will walk away with clearer understanding of IRS expectations, strategies for reducing risk, and helpful best practices to support accurate reporting and strong business management.

Certified Public Accountant, Haas and Dawe

Michael C. Haas, CPA, has an impressive background in both education and professional experience. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Claremont McKenna College in 1979, followed by a Master’s from Claremont Graduate University in 1982. Later, he pursued a Master’s in Taxation from Golden Gate University, finishing in 2000.

Professionally, he became a Certified Public Accountant in 1984 and has been a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the California Society of CPAs since then. In 1988, he became a principal at Haas and Dawe, where he’s been ever since.

Michael’s been very active in various professional committees. He served on the Escrow Law Advisory Committee from 1988 to 2000 and is involved in several escrow associations, like the Escrow Institute of California and the American Escrow Association. He’s also a regular speaker at conferences, such as those hosted by the California Escrow Association and Nor-Cal Escrow.

He’s held leadership positions, including chairing the San Fernando Valley CPA Discussion Group and serving as treasurer of the Los Angeles Police Museum from 2015 to 2017. He’s also contributed to CAMICO in multiple roles.

At his firm, Michael focuses on providing auditing, accounting, tax, and management services to independent escrow companies, an industry he’s been working with since 1949.