Steven D. Szymanski CPA, CISA
Steven D. Szymanski
CPA, CISA
Senior Manager
Assurance Services Group
At a glance
Steven provides clients with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts and preparing financial statements. His experience includes audits and reviews of organizations from a variety of industries, providing management with recommendations to improve the efficiency of their fiscal operations.
As a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), his mix of both auditing and IT skills has proved invaluable and he is recognized as a leader for many consulting projects and IT related matters. He serves a wide variety of Firm clients, including corporate audit clients, retirement plans and SOX compliant companies. Internally, Steve plans an integral role in staff training and development, with particular emphasis on firm software utilized for client service. His ability to bridge the gap between technical systems and audit requirements allows him to deliver insights and solutions that are both practical and forward-thinking.
Steven began his career in a system consultant role, where he offered clients a range of IT assurance and consulting services. He plays an integral role in staff development, consistently demonstrating a commitment to mentoring and knowledge sharing to the next generation of accountants.
Education
- M.B.A. in Accounting, Canisius College
- B.S. in Accounting & Accounting Information Systems, Canisius College
- Recipient, Dopkins Scholarship
Industries Served
- Not-for-Profit
- Manufacturing
- Employee Benefit Plans
Designations
- Certified Public Accountant
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Principal Areas of Practice
- Audit
- Data Analytics
- Retirement Plans
- Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
Blog Posts
- The Rise of Data Analytics Part IV: A Road Map
- The Rise of Data Analytics Part III: The Data Analytic Technique – Benford’s Law
- The Rise of Data Analytics Part II: Benefits and Obstacles
- The Rise of Data Analytics: Part I