Anita M. Sheckells Director Connect with Anita M. Sheckells on LinkedIn 410.290.3288 asheckells@katzabosch.com Download vCard Background & Experience Anita Sheckells, a Director with KatzAbosch, works in consulting and planning for closely-held businesses. A dedicated professional, Anita holds the prestigious distinction of Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP), a certification held by less than 50 professionals in Maryland and less than 1,000 professionals in the United States. As a subject matter expert in construction accounting, Anita has authored several financial and accounting articles for various publications and associations. She is instrumental in the firm’s vision to create, grow and protect asset value as it relates to both clients and staff. Education University of Baltimore, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting Areas of Specialization Anita specializes in services to the construction and real estate industries, including: Special accounting & tax issues Bonding and banking issues Business advisory services Tax planning Accounting and tax services for closely-held businesses Professional Designations Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional, 2005 Certified Public Accountant, 1984 Certified Construction Auditor, 2012 Awards Small Business Administration’s Maryland Accountant Advocate of the Year Award, 2018 Howard County Chamber Chairman’s Award for Volunteer Service, 2016 Maryland’s Top 100 Women, The Daily Record, 2014, 2006 Woman of the Year, Associated Builders & Contractors, 2013 Smart CPA, SmartCEO Magazine, 2012, 2011, 2005 Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) Comeback Chapter of the Year, 2008 Leader in the Workplace, YWCA Special Leader Professions, YWCA Professional Affiliations and Civic Involvement American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), Treasurer and Board Member CFMA, Board Member and Past-President Community Action Council of Howard County, Resource Development Committee Howard Community College, 50th Anniversary Gala Committee Howard County Chamber of Commerce, Past-Treasurer and Board Member ABC, Past- Chair of Women in Construction Committee & Past Chair of Events Committee University of Baltimore, Past Accounting Advisory Board Member Boy Scouts, Past Merit Badge Counselor Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA)Member, Past Chair of Construction Accounting Committee Community Action Council of Howard County, Board of Directors
