Kendra C. Philon, CPA

Experience

Kendra is a Senior Manager in the Assurance Services practice and a member of the firm’s not-for-profit core group. In this role, Kendra assists in the planning of engagements, supervising staff, reviewing financial statements, working with clients and the accounting staff to find solutions to problem areas, and developing ideas for growth.

Over her 18 years with the firm, Kendra has worked directly with numerous privately held businesses and not-for-profit organizations performing both attestation and tax services. In addition, Kendra also conducts audits of 401(k) and 403(b) plans, and pension plans. Within the firm, Kendra serves on the Diversity and Inclusion Committee. 

Areas Of Specialization

• Not-for-Profits Organizations including, GAGAS, and Various Agreed upon Procedures
• Employee Benefits
• Internal Control Review and Best Practices

Education

The University of Akron, Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Professional Development

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants

Community/Philanthropic Pursuits

• United Way of Summit & Medina County, Treasurer/Finance Chair
• Greater Akron Chamber, Board Member
• Akron Art Museum, Board Member
• ArtsNow, Inc., Immediate Past President
• Women’s Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation, Immediate Past President 
• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Akron Alumnae Chapter, Member & Past Internal Audit Chair
• Leadership Akron Class XXXIII
• Torchbearers Alumni
• 2021 40 under 40 Black CPA
• 2019 Crain’s Cleveland Business 40 under 40
• 2016 Greater Akron Chamber 30 For the Future Recipient