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Experience
Kelly is a managing director in Citrin Cooperman’s Assurance Practice. She began her career in public accounting, performing audits, reviews, and compilations across a range of industries with a particular focus on not-for-profit organizations. She later transitioned into a quality control role, showcasing her strong commitment to technical excellence. Kelly brings extensive experience in providing technical consultations on accounting and professional standards, conducting pre-issuance reviews and internal inspections, and leading firm-wide training initiatives.
Previously, Kelly was the director of audit and assurance quality control at Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. (ORBA), which joined Citrin Cooperman in 2025.
CREDENTIALS
Education
B.B.A. in Accounting and Finance, Loyola University Chicago
Licenses
Certified Public Accountant in the State of Illinois
Affiliations
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Member, Illinois CPA Society
• Accounting Principles Committee
• Audit & Assurance Services Committee
Honors & Awards
“Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law,” Crain's Chicago Business, 2024
Presentations & Publications
“Audit Risk 2.0: Beyond Initial Risk Assessment: A Deeper Dive into Analytical Procedures and Audit Sampling”, Illinois CPA Society, Accounting and Auditing Pre-Conference, November 2021
WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Outside the Office
Outside of the office, Kelly enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter. Her favorite family activities are exploring different neighborhoods in Chicago, IL and listening to music and people watching on her front patio.
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