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Barbara J. Rowell , CPA

Partner, Audit Services Group

Experience

  • Joined KLR in January 2025 with the merger of Sullivan Bille, P.C. where she was a Shareholder.
  • Over 40 years of experience providing a full range of audit, tax, and consulting services.
  • Specializes in Single Audits under Uniform Guidance, Audits of Student Financial Aid for Proprietary Schools, financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations for both not-for-profit and for-profit organizations.
  • Provides tax services, including federal and state tax return preparation for not-for-profit and for-profit clients.
  • Extensive experience in financial and compliance audits of not-for-profit organizations, including social service programs, community organizations, and audits under Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book), Uniform Guidance, and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines.
  • Skilled in employee benefit plan audits of 401(k) Plans and ESOPs under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), and preparation of Form 5500 for clients.
  • Actively involved in Peer Review, participating as a team member peer-reviewing Single Audits, HUD audits, and employee benefit plans of CPA firms.

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Northeastern University

Professional

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MassCPAs)
  • Northern Essex Community College Foundation, Audit Committee Chair
  • Pentucket Bank Corporator

Community

  • Jerry Loy Award recipient
  • Recipient of the 2015 Charles E. Billups Award from the Haverhill Chamber for her years of dedication and service
  • Lowell Transitional Living Center, Former Board Member
  • Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce, Former Board Member
"I’m excited to be part of a firm with such a rich pool of talent and resources, especially as we continue to grow our nonprofit practice. The merger with KLR presents a unique opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic team, offering enhanced support to the organizations we serve. I’m looking forward to leveraging our expanded expertise to make a meaningful impact and help nonprofits achieve their missions more effectively than ever before."
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