As Of Counsel to KatzAbosch, Anita Sheckells, CPA, CCIFP, CCA, provides consulting and planning services to closely held businesses. A dedicated professional, Anita holds the prestigious Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) designation. As a subject matter expert in construction accounting, Anita has authored several financial and accounting articles for various publications and associations. Through her Of Counsel role, Anita provides valuable insight and guidance to KatzAbosch clients and professionals on complex business, accounting, and industry matters.
Background & Credentials
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
