Harvey Johnson joined PBMares in October 2003, and took over as the Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2021.
Prior to taking on the role of CEO, Mr. Johnson’s leadership experience includes serving as the practice leader of the firm’s financial institutions team, Cyber & Control Risk Services Team, and Regional Market Partner in Hampton Roads.
In addition to being a CPA, he is also a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
Professional affiliations include membership in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA).
Mr. Johnson believes in using his professional skills to support his community as well. He serves on the following community and professional boards:
- TowneBank Peninsula
- Greater Peninsula NOW
- RVA 757 Connects
- Hampton Roads Chamber
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from the University of North Carolina Wilmington in North Carolina
- Master of Science in Accounting from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia
ARTICLES:
Manage Third Party Risk with a SOC 2 Audit
Business owners and executives are familiar with the concept of risk management. From managing inventory levels to reviewing insurance coverage to maintain a proper level of protection, it’s a routine business practice
10 Things to Consider When Buying Cyber Insurance
When most people think of cybersecurity and data breaches, large government, financial, and retail entities typically come to mind. Since we tend to only hear of breaches with big-name entities, small businesses tune it out, thinking these are problems only larger organizations experience.
Cyber Insurance for Small Businesses
When most people think of cybersecurity and data breaches, large government, financial, and retail entities typically come to mind. Since we tend to only hear of breaches with big-name entities, small businesses tune it out, thinking these are problems only larger organizations experience.
Fighting Cyber Risk at Clubs
Ask any security expert and they will tell you that it’s not a matter of “if”, but “when” your organization will suffer a cyberattack. And while you might think a Country Club isn’t a huge target for hackers, the reality is that no organization is safe anymore, particularly smaller entities.
Don’t Be A Target for Cyber Fraud
Reduce your cyber risk by following the cyber risk triangle and building a cybersecurity program. Do you realize you have a target on your back? […]
4 Things You Should Know About Troubled Debt Restructuring
Troubled Debt Restructuring (TDR) accounting has some of the most difficult accounting rules to interpret, primarily because they are subjective in nature.
What You Should Learn from the Equifax Data Breach
Equifax, one of the three main credit reporting companies, announced last week that the personal information of 143 million people was exposed in a data breach – one of the largest in U.S. history.
TDR Accounting: How to Get It Right
Seeing a significant uptick in the number of loan modifications over the past few years, regulators and external auditors alike have been putting increased pressure on credit unions to become compliant with troubled debt restructuring rules.
Many Questions Remain After International Banking Heist
Tesco Bank, a Scotland-based bank and subsidiary of U.K. supermarket giant Tesco, recently blocked all online transactions tied to customers’ checking accounts after money was […]
2016 Cybersecurity Threat Report
Listen to any IT expert when he or she is talking about a cyber-attack and the typical response will be– It’s not a matter of […]
New Malware Could Be Stealing Your Money Right Now
No joke, the headline for this article is factual, correct and happening right now. Experts in the malware field have identified a new hybrid malware […]