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Denise McKnight, CPA

Denise McKnight, CPA

Director, Audit & Accounting

Areas of Specialization

Denise has a wide range of experience providing accounting, audit, and business advisory services to closely held businesses in the manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, professional services, and precious metals industries. Throughout her career, she has helped businesses with a variety of technical accounting, reporting, and advisory topics including business combinations, entity structure and consolidations, internal control evaluations, and the adoption of accounting standards, such as revenue recognition (ASC 606) and lease accounting (ASC 842).

In addition, Denise has extensive experience working with not-for-profit organizations, including those in the social services, arts, and religious sector as well as membership organizations. She educates not-for-profit organizations on the auditing and reporting requirements under Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book), Uniform Guidance (single audits), and the City of Philadelphia Subrecipient Audit Guide.

The hallmark of Denise’s practice is her commitment to her clients. Her strength lies in understanding the client’s business and industry and maintaining strong relationships to provide quality service. Continuous, proactive communication is an integral part of providing this quality service.

Background

Denise joined Kreischer Miller in 2025. Prior to working for Kreischer Miller, Denise was a Partner at Marcum LLP in Philadelphia, PA, where her responsibilities included providing audit and accounting services in industries such as healthcare, senior living, manufacturing and distribution, precious metals, professional services, and not-for-profit organizations. She also worked as a Partner at Friedman LLP in Philadelphia, PA, where she provided audit and accounting services in industries such as healthcare, manufacturing and distribution, precious metals, professional services, and not-for-profit organizations.

Professional and Business Affiliations

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants — Member
  • Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants — Member
  • Connectedly – Board Chair and Member of the Board of Directors
  • Forum of Executive Women – Member
  • Impact 100 Philadelphia – Member

Education and Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant in Pennsylvania and Nebraska
  • 2016 Women to Watch award recipient, Philadelphia Biz Magazine
  • 2014 “40 under 40” Honoree, Philadelphia Business Journal
  • B.S.— Business Administration, Millersville University, Millersville, PA

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