Christopher Didio, CPA, CFE, is the managing partner for the firm. Chris over 40 years of experience overseeing audit and accounting services to a wide range of privately held companies. As a Certified Fraud Examiner, Chris is in charge of providing forensic accounting and fraud detection and prevention services to our clientele. He has extensive experience in accounting and finance as it pertains to nonprofit organizations, manufacturing companies, the healthcare industry and insurance agencies, fraud and forensic examinations and lost revenue and profit calculations. Chris is also the partner-in-charge of the firm’s recruiting efforts.
Professional Certifications
Certified Public Accountant in New York (CPA)
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)Professional Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)
Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)Community Involvement
CenterState CEO – Director and Investor
Bishop Ludden Jr./Sr. High School – Treasurer
St. Rose of Lima Church – Board Member
American Red Cross, Central New York Chapter – Past Chairman of the Board of Directors
Hospice of Central New York Board of Directors – Past Vice President
Lake Shore Yacht & Country Club, Cicero, New York – Past Vice President and Past TreasurerEducation
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Ithaca College (1984)
Publications & Presentations
“Understanding Forensic Accounting Issues When Calculating Lost Profits,” Dannible & McKee, LLP Tax & Business Alert Newsletter, December 2023
“How Do You Value Conclusions and Value Calculations Differ?,” CNY Business Journal, Ask the Expert Series, August 2023
“Protecting Your Company From Cryptocurrency Fraud,” – Dannible & McKee Tax & Business Alert Newsletter, April 2022
Fraud Risk During COVID-19– Dannible & McKee, LLP Nonprofit Conference, Co-presenter, January 2021
Merger Readiness: Maximizing Best Practices– Dannible & McKee, LLP Partner Tech Session, November 2020
Don’t Lose Control During COVID-19– Dannible & McKee, LLP Fraud Prevention Conference, Co-presenter, September 2020
The CARES Act: An Analysis of the Financing, Loan Forgiveness and Tax Provisions Within the New Act – Dannible & McKee, LLP Webinar, Co-presenter, April 2020
Panel Discussion: Protecting Your Organization’s Assets – Dannible & McKee, LLP Nonprofit Conference, Moderator, January 2020
“How Vulnerable is Your Practice to Employee Fraud?” Dannible & McKee, LLP Industry Advisor, Healthcare Edition, October 2019
The Truth About Fraud… It Can Be Prevented – Dannible & McKee, LLP’s Annual Tax & Financial Planning Conference, November 2019
“Fraud Prevention Tips for 2019” – Dannible & McKee Tax & Business Alert Newsletter, January 2019
“Why Companies Are Fearful of Fighting Fraud” –Dannible & McKee, LLP Industry Advisor, Fraud Edition, July 2018
“Don’t Get Scammed This Tax Season,” Dannible & McKee, LLP Industry Advisor, Fraud Edition, February 2018
While You Were Sleeping… – Dannible & McKee, LLP’s Annual Tax & Financial Planning Conference, November 2017
Recognizing the Red Flags of Fraud and How You Can Protect Your Business with an Update on Current Fraud Trends – Dannible & McKee LLP’s Annual CNY Fraud Conference, June 2017
“When You Suspect Fraud—Ten Signs to Be Aware Of” – Dannible & McKee Tax & Business Alert Newsletter, June 2017
Understanding How Your Financial Statement Users Look at You – Dannible & McKee, LLP’s Annual Tax & Financial Planning Conference, Co-presenter, November 2016
Frisky Fraudsters – Presented to SUNY Oswego’s Career Opportunities in the Accounting Profession (COAP) Chapter, June 2016 and 2015
If You Suspect Fraud in Your Company, What Do You Do? – Dannible & McKee LLP 2016 Fraud Conference Series, 2016
Whom Can You Trust – Dannible & McKee, LLP’s Annual Tax & Financial Planning Conference, November 2015
“What Does Fraud Look Like? – Things Aren’t Always What They Seem,” Dannible & McKee, LLP’s Fraud Conference, April 2015
Frisky Fraudsters – Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) at Le Moyne College, November 2014
Using Data Analytics to Detect Fraud – Dannible & McKee, LLP’s Annual Tax & Financial Planning Conference, November 2014
Combating Employee Fraud – Best Practices – Presented to Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY), May 2014
“Fraud and Abuse in the Workplace” – Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of Commerce, May 2014
Broken Promises, Shattered Trust (Fraud) – Dannible & McKee, LLP’s Annual Nonprofit Conference, Co-presenter, January 2014
Inside a Fraudster’s Mind – Dannible & McKee, LLP’s Annual Tax & Financial Planning Conference, Co-presenter, November 2013
Fraud Prevention and Deterrence: Are We Doing Enough? – Hancock Estabrook and M&T Bank joint seminar, “How to Detect and Prevent Business Fraud at Your Company,” May 2013