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 CommitteeCommunity 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 DirectorsEducation
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 AwardPublications 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