Marc W. Podnos
CPA, Retired Partner Consultant
Bethesda, MD
Marc Podnos is a retired partner and consultant with over 40 years of experience. He is an authority on HUD and state regulatory affordable housing projects. With a 27-year tenure at CohnReznick, Marc specializes in HUD, state and rural development affordable housing, Yellow Book and Uniform Guidance audits, audits of corporate real estate tax credit funds, not-for-profits, and tax credit properties.
Marc formerly maintained several key leadership roles within CohnReznick. He led firm initiatives to create and update audit programs, technical guidance, and related training programs that address the requirements of the Consolidated HUD Audit Guide and various state audit guides. He was also charged with quality assurance and technical reviews of his audit and assurance team’s and other teams’ client engagements. Marc has served high-profile clientele including owners of large numbers of tax credit and HUD regulated affordable housing projects. He headed the firm's regulated affordable housing development committee.
Marc also has provided services to commercial enterprises such as construction contractors, government contractors, wholesale distributors, and consumer service providers.
Education
BS, Accounting - University of Maryland
Professional Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants — Accounting and Auditing Committee