— Practice Group: Elevate365
— Practice Group: Not-for-Profit
— Practice Group: Audit Services
Danielle Ciechanski leads Porte Brown’s Elevate365 Outsourced Accounting & Advisory Services team. She has over 15 years of experience of providing accounting, advisory, and audit services to closely held businesses and not-for-profit organizations. She is also a member of the audit services and nonprofit industry teams and is based in the firm’s Woodridge office. Danielle graduated summa cum laude with a B.B.A. in accounting from the University of St. Francis, where she is actively involved in the Alumni Association and student-alumni mentoring programs. Danielle was awarded the Illinois CPA Society‘s Excel Bronze Medal for her outstanding achievement on the CPA Exam and was recognized in 2021 as a Woman to Watch by the Illinois CPA Society. Danielle passionately partners with clients to provide proactive solutions and in navigating the financial complexities necessary to effectively run their organizations and achieve their strategic goals.
She is also a licensed CPA and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Illinois CPA Society. She serves on several committees with the Illinois CPA Society, including the Accounting Principles, Awards, and Women’s Committees. She also serves as the Vice President and Finance Committee Chair for CHAT: Communication, Health, Advocacy, and Therapy.
Expertise
Audit & Review Services
Federal & State Income Tax Preparation
Not-for-Profit Industry Services
Board Development & Training
Accounting Process, Training & Consulting
Preparation of Financial Statements
Education
B.B.A., Accounting, University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL
Accounting, Marquette University
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant
Quickbooks Pro Advisor
Civic and Professional Involvement
American Institute of Certified Public Accounts: Member
Illinois CPA Society: Member
Association Forum of Chicagoland: Member
Danielle Ciechanski is not affiliated or registered with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Any information provided by Danielle Ciechanski is in no way related to Cetera, its affiliates, or its registered representatives.