Elizabeth E. Krisher, Vice President, CPA, CGFM

bkrisher@md-cpas.com

Betsy began her career with Arthur Young (now Ernst & Young) and joined Maher Duessel in 1991. She became a shareholder at Maher Duessel in 1999 and specializes in the areas of non-profit, governmental and pension accounting. She serves as the Partner-in-Charge of Non-Profit Services for Maher Duessel but is equally well-versed in governmental accounting and auditing issues. Her clients include social service and religious organizations as well as educational institutions, foundations and arts groups. Her government clients include major municipalities, smaller boroughs, and varied sized authorities.

Professional Activities

• AICPA National Non-Profit Expert Panel/Audit Guide Task Force, Oct. 2005-2008
• AICPA Tax Resource Panel – Exempt Organizations, Associate Member
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• PICPA Pittsburgh Chapter Executive Committee, President Elect 2009-2010
• Affordable Housing Association of Certified Public Accountants
• Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials (business affiliate)
• Pennsylvania School Boards Association (business affiliate)
• Association Certified Fraud Examiners (national and Pittsburgh chapter)
• Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
• Association of Governmental Accountants (AGA)

Community/Civic Involvement

• United Way of Westmoreland County, Board Member
• United Way of Westmoreland County – Women’s Leadership Council, Executive Committee
• Leadership Pittsburgh; Class XXII
• North American Martyrs School, Volunteer
• Penn Trafford Drama Guild, Volunteer

Education

B.A. in Economics/Business Administration (Summa Cum Laude) from the University of Pittsburgh