Ciara Leahy

Director, Assurance Services
Aprio, LLP
Aprio Advisory Group, LLC

Office: (847) 278-4272

Email: ciara.leahy@aprio.com

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Overview

Ciara Leahy is a Director in Aprio’s Assurance Services* Practice, working with nonprofit organizations that manage federally funded programs. Ciara specializes in nonprofit audits and financial compliance, combining her deep knowledge of Uniform Guidance regulations and passion for delivering customized financial training that helps organizations stay compliant and mission-driven. She is dedicated to helping agencies meet compliance requirements to maximize their impact on the communities they serve. By providing clarity and guidance on financial and federal regulations, she supports nonprofit leaders in focusing on what matters most—their mission.

Experience

As a Director at Aprio, Ciara is dedicated to helping agencies become more efficient and effective in running their programs. She is frequently asked by prospects how she can add value to their organization, help them fulfill their mission, and explain the regulations they need to follow. Ciara helps ensure that grant-funded and privately funded organizations successfully navigate complex regulatory environments while staying focused on their mission.

Ciara has experience providing a full range of audit services to nonprofit organizations, including planning, overseeing, and issuing reports. At her previous firm, she led teams both in the United States and internationally, developed training programs, and played a key role in supporting professional growth for associates in the U.S. and India. She has audited clients ranging from $3-225 million a year in revenue and required vanilla, GAGAS, and/or Uniform Guidance audits across various states. Known for her collaborative approach and commitment to client service, Ciara is keen on building strong, lasting relationships with the organizations she serves.

Education & Affiliations

Ciara earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Elmhurst College. She is affiliated with the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago as a member of the Ambassadors Council and is a member of the Women’s Committee of the Illinois CPA Society.

 

* Aprio assurance, attest, and audit services provided by Aprio, LLP.

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