Michael Mischloney, CPA

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DISC Type : Dc

Past President - Austin Petroleum Accountants Society at Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies, Inc. (COPAS)

Austin, Texas, United States

Overview

Michael is an Assurance Partner at Weaver in Austin, where he leads the firms audit technology practice. With over a decade of experience, he specializes in complex financial reporting for technology and energy companies, guiding them through challenges like pre-IPO readiness. He is a graduate of Texas Tech University.

Outside of work, Michael is deeply committed to his community, serving as a board member for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas. He has also applied his financial expertise as a treasurer for Austin Sunshine Camps, an organization providing experiences for low-income children.

He blends his financial acumen with philanthropy, serving on the board of the Ronald McDonald House.

Personality Overview

Objective Thinker

Quality Focused

Demanding

They take a lot of pride in personal achievements.  More than the product, they care about the impact of the product. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.

Topics They Care About

Complex Accounting
He leads Weaver's tech audit practice and recently wrote about the complexities of equity-based compensation accounting (ASC 718) for tech companies.
Austin Tech Scene
Actively engages with the local tech community, including attending events like the Austin Technology Council's Gateway Happy Hour to network with innovators and founders.
Energy Accounting
Has significant experience in the energy sector, demonstrated by his role as a past president of the Austin Petroleum Accountants Society (COPAS).

Media Appearances

Michael has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2019 - 12-2024
Past President - Austin Petroleum Accountants Society at Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies, Inc. (COPAS)
7-2018 - 10-2018
Senior Analyst - International Secondment at Pitcher Partners
8-2016 - 8-2017
Chief Financial Officer at Welder Exploration & Production, Inc.
1-2013
Assurance Partner at Weaver
1-2013
Energy and Energy Transition | Upstream | Midstream | Solar | Wind | Renewables at Weaver

Education

2008 - 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business
2012 - 2013
Master of Science (MS) from University of Phoenix

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Insights For Selling To Michael

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust

DONT's

  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michael is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Michael

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Michael move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Michael take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Michael

Personality Compatibility


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