Brittany Leonard

Brittany Leonard

CPA

Partner

Phone: 608.793.3123
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About Brittany

Brittany Leonard, a seasoned audit professional, aims to be a trusted advisor for clients beyond the audit. Specializing in nonprofit organizations, she serves as a trusted consultant, offering valuable insights on accounting best practices and ensuring adherence to US GAAP standards. Her expertise lies in delivering compliance advisory services and conducting audits for Wisconsin Parental Choice Program schools, health and welfare organizations, foundations, and religious organizations.

Brittany serves as the Partner-in-Charge in the Firm’s La Crosse office. In this role, she strives to be a leader who fosters a team environment where all are utilized to their fullest potential. She enjoys helping employees meet their individual goals.

She is the chairperson of the Firm’s nonprofit services group and a member of the Firm’s Audit and Accounting Committee. She is a frequent speaker on nonprofit financial control and reporting topics.

 

“When receiving nonprofit audit services, you can expect friendly and personalized assistance to meet your compliance needs and promote growth in your organization.”

Brittany Leonard, CPA

Areas of Focus

Nonprofit Audits

Commercial Accounting and Auditing

Tax Credit Projects

Private School Audits

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting and Information Systems, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Certified Public Accountant

AICPA Advanced Single Audit Certificate

 

Professional Affiliations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants

 

Community Organizations

Wisconsin Council for Affordable Rural Housing

Treasurer

 

Recent Posts by Brittany

The Importance Of Establishing Operating Reserves

The Importance of Establishing Operating Reserves

The title “not-for-profit organization” can be somewhat deceiving and leads many to believe that these types of organizations are not
Nonprofit Financial Management Fundamentals

Nonprofit Financial Management Fundamentals

Sharpen your nonprofit management and accounting skills. Our nonprofit audit and accounting professionals walk you through the fundamentals of crucial
non-profit status

7 Ways to Lose Your Non-Profit Status

Non-profits work very hard to gain 501(c)3 status. Once received there are several things that a 501(c)3 (organization) should avoid
Nonprofit Financial Management Fundamentals

2023 Nonprofit Financial Management Fundamentals Event

Sharpen your nonprofit management and accounting skills. During this event, our nonprofit financial professionals and consultants will walk you through
Name Differences

A Common Mistake: Name Differences

Schools are required to verify the parent/guardian names on residency and income documentation match with the Online Application System (OAS)
grant revenue

Grant Revenue and Income Recognition

In 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU 2018-08 which provided clarifications on how non-governmental organizations should recognize
Lease Standard

The New Lease Standard is Here

The new accounting standard for Leases (Topic 842) that was issued back in 2016 is now effective for not-for-profit (NFP)
Functional Expense

Recap of Requirements and Common Errors in Functional Expense Reporting

With the implementation of FASB Accounting Standards Update 2016-14 several years ago many organizations were introduced to the concept of
nonprofit presentation

ASU Standard Update: Presentation and Disclosures by Not-for-Profit Entities for Contributed Nonfinancial Assets (ASU 2020-07)

In September of 2020, the FASB (Financial Accounting Standard Board) issued a new pronouncement regarding the presentation of contributed nonfinancial