Diane E. Edelstein, CPA

dedelstein@md-cpas.com

Diane has over 20 years of experience in public accounting. She began her public accounting career with a local CPA firm in Beaver County where she concentrated on governmental and non-profit auditing before joining Maher Duessel in 1996. Diane was promoted to Partner in 2005 and serves as Director of Education. She also serves as Single Audit specialist and is the designated audit partner responsible for quality controls that are required by our participation in the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center and the AICPA Employee Benefit Plan Quality Center. She is considered by the PICPA as a state expert of Single Audits.

Professional Activities

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center, Executive Committee 2007-2011
• 2012 AICPA National Non-Profit Industry Conference, Steering Committee
• Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA)

Speaking Engagements

• AICPA Accounting and Reporting Practices for Non-Profits
• AICPA Applying A-133 to Nonprofit and Governmental Organizations
• AICPA NOW I See: Comprehending OMB Circular A-133
• PICPA Practitioners Conference
• PICPA Non-Profit Conference
• Maher Duessel Annual Non-Profit Seminar

Community/Civic Involvement

• Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University – Volunteer Coordinator
• Trinity Episcopal Church – Former Member of Finance Committee and Former Treasurer of Vestry, received Bishop’s Award from the Anglican Diocese of Pittsburgh for Exemplary Service in 2010
• Girl Scouts – Leader for seven years
• Soccer Association – Former Coach and Registrar

Education

B.A. in Accounting with Distinction – George Mason University