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Elaine Buffington, CPA, is an audit and accounting engagement partner with over 35 years of experience in public practice and specializes in auditing and accounting, business consulting and corporate and nonprofit taxation. Elaine has performed numerous audits in accordance with Uniform Guidance and governmental auditing standards. She has extensive experience with nonprofit organizations, as well as manufacturers, wholesale distributors and retail businesses.

  • Professional Certifications

    Certified Public Accountant in New York State (CPA)

  • Professional Affiliations

    American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
    New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)
    Former Member of the Emerging Technology Committee
    Former Member of the Not-for-Profit Committee

  • Community Involvement

    Auburn Education Foundation, Inc. – Past President, Vice President, Treasurer
    Auburn Public Theater – Past Treasurer
    Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. – Past President, Vice President, Treasurer/Secretary
    Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc. – Past Board of Directors
    Cayuga County Industrial Development Agency – Past Board of Directors
    Cayuga County Local Development Agency – Past Board of Directors
    Cayuga County Chapter of the American Red Cross – Past President, Treasurer
    Community Preservation Committee – Past Board of Directors

  • Education

    Bachelor of Business Administration, St. Bonaventure University

  • Awards

    2001 Sam Walton Business Leader Award
    2005 Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce Small Business Person of the Year Award
    2010 Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Award for Excellence
    2012 Phyliss Goldman Encouragement Award

  • Publications and Presentations

    What You Should Know About Your Nonprofit Tax Filings and Compliance – Dannible & McKee, LLP Virtual Nonprofit Conference, Co-presenter, January 2024

    Nonprofit Tax Guidance-Dannible & McKee, LLP Nonprofit Conference, Co-presenter, January 2023