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Assisted Living Facilities - Accounting, Tax, Audit & Consulting
Second to quality of care, financial and operational issues are probably among your organization’s top concerns. Rising costs, reductions in third party reimbursements, expanding market demands, staffing shortages, and the ever changing federal, state and local landscape are among the long list of challenges faced by today’s healthcare providers. Organizations are charged with providing top quality care and maximizing efficiencies while containing costs. Increasingly, organizations are looking to a finance professional to help balance the load.
Dermody, Burke & Brown has an experienced team ready to assist your organization with the challenges you face in today’s environment. Our professionals will provide you with insight and advice to achieve greater profitability, efficiency and success. We understand the unique challenges you face and continually work to provide services beyond the traditional accountant’s role. Our team approach will complement your management team and help your organization achieve its financial and operational goals.

Shannon Nelson, CPA, CFE, CITP
Shannon B. Nelson is a member of Dermody, Burke & Brown and is the administrative leader of the Audit and Accounting division. With over 30 years of experience, she provides comprehensive auditing and consulting services to a variety of clients, including governmental agencies, health and human services organizations.
Specializing in fraud prevention and detection, Shannon holds the designation of Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and is committed to helping organizations safeguard their assets. She provides experience in the review of internal controls and is a trusted advisor for clients seeking to enhance their operations and ensure compliance. Shannon has also been a guest speaker on topics such as internal controls, fraud prevention, and financial literacy at various events.
Education & Professional Certifications
Shannon is a graduate of St. John Fisher College and is a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA), and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Additionally, she holds credentials as a Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) by the AICPA, further expanding her ability to integrate technology solutions into audit and accounting practices.
In addition to her professional commitments, Shannon currently serves as a board member and treasurer for Meals on Wheels of Syracuse.
