Louis W. Petro, PhD, CPA, CGMA, CIA, CCP, CISA, CFE, CMA, CFM, PE

Senior Manager

Professional Experience

Professional Experience

Dr. Louis Petro has been with Cendrowski Corporate Advisors in Bloomfield Hills for nearly two decades. His wide range of experience spans consulting, auditing, accounting, engineering, and teaching.

Lou specializes in:

  • Fraud deterrence, prevention, and investigation
  • Corporate governance
  • Bankruptcy
  • Internal controls and auditing
  • Production and inventory control
  • Cost and managerial accounting
  • Fixed asset accounting
  • Property, plant, and equipment cost segregation studies
  • Personal property taxes

Lou has also co-authored The Handbook of Fraud Deterrence, covering professional standards for common applications for forensic accounting, fraud deterrence, and fraud investigation services; and, Private Equity: History, Governance, and Operations, a guide to becoming a better investor by employing sound practices and operations know-how.

Education and Certifications

Education and Certifications

  • BME, Manufacturing Engineering – Kettering University (formerly GMI)
  • MBA, Accounting and PhD Business Administration – University of Michigan
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Michigan
  • Chartered Global Management Accountant
  • Certified Internal Auditor
  • Certified Compensation Professional
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor
  • Certified Fraud Examiner
  • Certified Management Accountant
  • Certified Facility Manager
  • Professional Engineer

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