Kaitlyn H. Axenfeld, CPA/CFF, CFE, is an audit partner with over 12 years of experience providing audit, review, compilation and consulting services to a wide variety of clients with a focus in the construction, architecture and engineering and manufacturing industries. Kaitlyn also performs audits of Employee Benefit Plans and FAR audit, review, preparation services and consulting work.
Additionally, she specializes in forensic accounting and consulting services including litigation support to law firms and privately held companies in fraud detection, damage calculations and prevention matters. Kaitlyn oversees recruiting and the intern program for the audit department.
Professional Certifications
Certified Public Accountant in New York State (CPA)
Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF)
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)Professional Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)Community Involvement
Leadership of Greater Syracuse, Class of 2024
Hiscock Legal Aid Society- Treasurer & Financial Planning Committee Chair
Syracuse Parks Conservancy- Past Treasurer & Finance Committee ChairEducation
Bachelor of Science in Professional Accounting, State University of New York at Oneonta (2013)
Publications & Presentations
What Does Fraud Look Like in A/E Firms– Dannible & McKee, LLP Webinar, November 2024
Fraud: It’s Still Here – Dannible & McKee, LLP Tax & Financial Planning Conference, Co-presenter, November 2024
“Fraud Contingencies Are Essential, Too,” Dannible & McKee, LLP Industry Advisor, Fraud Edition, October 2024
“CECL Explained: What Construction Companies Need to Know,” Syracuse Builders Exchange Construction Contractor Magazine, spring 2024, CNY Business Journal, Ask the Expert Series March 2024
Don’t Get Scammed, Get Educated: How Fraudsters Attack and How You Can Protect Your Organization – Dannible & McKee, LLP Virtual Nonprofit Conference, Co-presenter, January 2024
“Exploring FASB’s ASU 2023-05,” Dannible & McKee, LLP Industry Advisor, Construction Edition, December 2023
“Rising Interest Rates and the Impact on Your Business,” Co-author, Syracuse Builders Exchange Construction Contractor Magazine, May 2023
“Cost Control Strategies for Your Construction Business,” Dannible & McKee, LLP Industry Advisor, Construction Edition, March 2023
“What Gen Z and Millennials Want From an Employer,” Dannible & McKee, LLP Tax & Business Alert Newsletter, July 2022
“Key Takeaways From the Latest ACFE Occupational Fraud Report,” Dannible & McKee, LLP Industry Advisor, Fraud Edition, June 2022
“Tips for Mitigating Fraud Risks in a Remote Work World,” Dannible & McKee, LLP Industry Advisor, Fraud Edition, June 2020
Emerging Fraud & How to Protect Your Assets – Dannible & McKee, LLP Virtual Fraud Conference, Co-presenter, September 2021
Fraud Risk During COVID-19 – Dannible & McKee, LLP Virtual Nonprofit Conference, Co-presenter, January 2021
“Tips for Mitigating Fraud Risks in a Remote Work World,” Dannible & McKee, LLP Industry Advisor, Fraud Edition, June 2020
“Minimizing Costs (Maximizing the Benefits) of Prevailing Wage Benefits,” Dannible & McKee, LLP Industry Advisor, Construction Edition, July 2019
“Revenue Recognition – Ready or Not, Here it Comes!” –Rock Road Recycle Newsletter, May 2019, Dannible & McKee, LLP’s Website Resource Center
Small Business, Big Thieves: Preventing Fraud in Your Organization – Dannible & McKee, LLP CNY Annual Fraud Conference and Dannible & McKee, LLP Southern Tier Annual Fraud Conference, Co-presenter, June 2018
“Don’t Get Scammed This Tax Season” – Dannible & McKee Fraud Newsletter, February 2018