Christine Petrone, CPB, is an accounting and advisory services director with over 12 years of experience overseeing multiple client accounts and leading department staff. She specializes in serving nonprofit organizations and municipalities, providing tailored accounting solutions to meet their unique operational needs.
Christine’s areas of expertise include accounts receivable and payable management, bank and investment reconciliations, asset tracking and depreciation, budget preparation, and the development of GAAP-compliant financial statements on an accrual basis. She also has extensive experience maintaining strong accounting controls through the preparation and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
Professional Certifications
Certified Public Bookkeeper (CPB)
Certificate of Management and Supervision
QuickBooks ProAdvisorProfessional Affiliations
Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance (AFWA), Central New York Chapter
National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers (NACPB)Community Involvement
Red Cross, Volunteer
Sunshine Horses, Inc., Vice PresidentEducation
Bachelor of Professional Studies in Business Management, Cazenovia College (2013)
Publications & Presentations
“Enhancing Your Back Office Accounting Needs,” Dannible & McKee, LLP Manufacturing Alert Newsletter, June 2025
“Five Bookkeeping Mistakes That Could Be Costing Your Business Thousands”, CNY Business Journal, Ask the Expert Series, May 2025
Got Grants? Are You Tracking Them Properly? – Dannible & McKee, LLP Nonprofit Conference, Co-presenter, January 2025
Everyday Basics of QuickBooks Online– Dannible & McKee, LLP Webinar, December 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
“Should You Outsource Your Accounting?” CNY Business Journal, Ask the Expert Series, August 2022