Kendra C. Philon, CPA

Experience

Kendra is Vice President in our Assurance Services Group and leads the not-for-profit practice.

Over her 20 years with the firm, Kendra has worked directly with numerous privately held businesses and not-for-profit organizations performing both attestation and tax services. She also works with many small businesses advising owners on best practices in accounting.  

Within the firm, Kendra serves on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. 

Areas Of Specialization

• Assurance Services
• Best Practice Implementation for Small Businesses
• Not-for-Profits Organizations including, GAGAS, and Various Agreed upon Procedures
• Internal Control Review

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 Community Foundation, Board Member
• Akron Art Museum, Board Member
• ArtsNow, Inc., Past President
• Black Giving Collective Fund of Akron Community Foundation, Founding Committee Member
• Women’s Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation, 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
• 2024 Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants Power of Change Honoree