Robert Bennett is a principal in the metro Detroit office of Novogradac. Before joining Novogradac in 2019, he worked in public accounting for more than 12 years providing services to various industry particularly those involved in commercial, multifamily and affordable housing. In addition to providing audit and review services, Mr. Bennett has extensive experience with nonprofit and real estate entities including those subject to the auditing requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including those subject to government auditing standards and OMB Uniform Guidance. Mr. Bennett has a comprehensive knowledge of HUD and low-income housing tax credit compliance and has earned the Novogradac Property Compliance Certification. He has been a speaker at the Midwest Association of Housing Cooperatives and is a member of Michigan Housing Council, Community Association Institute, Institute of Real Estate Management and Detroit Economic Club. He received a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of Windsor, a master’s degree from Walsh College and is licensed as a certified public accountant in Michigan.