Michael Blood, Cpa
About Michael Blood, Cpa
Michael Blood is a Senior Internal Controls Analyst at Bunzl Distribution NA, with a background in auditing and accounting. He has held various positions at firms such as EY, CBIZ MHM, and Deloitte, and is licensed as a CPA in both Missouri and New York.
Work at Bunzl Distribution
Michael Blood has been employed at Bunzl Distribution NA as a Senior Internal Controls Analyst since 2023. His role involves overseeing and enhancing internal control processes within the organization. This position is based in St. Louis, Missouri, where he applies his extensive audit and accounting experience to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Audit and Assurance
Prior to his current role, Michael Blood held various positions in the audit field. He worked at EY as a Senior Audit Associate from 2021 to 2022 in St. Louis, Missouri. Before that, he served as an Audit Associate II at CBIZ MHM, LLC from 2020 to 2021 in New York. His experience also includes a tenure as an Audit Associate at CBIZ MHM, LLC from 2019 to 2020, and an Audit Intern at Anders CPAs + Advisors in 2018.
Education and Expertise
Michael Blood's educational background includes a degree in Accounting from the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he studied from 2014 to 2019. He also studied International Finance at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague in 2016. Additionally, he was a Graduate Student at the University of Missouri-Columbia from 2018 to 2019. His academic foundation supports his expertise in accounting and auditing.
Professional Certifications
Michael Blood became a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) after obtaining CPA reciprocity in Missouri. He passed the final CPA exam in January 2021 and received his CPA license for New York shortly thereafter. In May 2022, he achieved CPA reciprocity for the State of Missouri, allowing him to practice in both states.
Mentorship and Early Career
In addition to his professional roles, Michael Blood contributed to the academic community as an Ernst & Young Mentor at the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2017. His early career also included an internship at Deloitte as an Audit and Assurance Intern in 2018, where he gained foundational experience in the field.