Arnold is an audit manager has been working in public accounting since 2014. He works extensively with nonprofit entities and private mid-market industries. His area of expertise include auditing nonprofit and private companies financial statements, government auditing standards and single audits. Arnold assists clients with wide-range of NFP accounting, governance and compliance issues. Additionally, he has experience in working with Title IV schools financial and compliance audits throughout his 9+ years in public accounting.
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Direct: (708) 406-8608
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
-Nelson Mandela
Associations
Illinois CPA Society, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Education
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy – Northern Illinois University
Community
Board member of the X for X
Hobbies
Arnold has passion for learning new skills that add value to his current career, his company and clients served. Additionally, he enjoys travelling around the world, immersing himself in different cultures and exploring healthy and active habits with his family.
Q&A
Make a prediction about your industry or the clients you serve.
I am predicting that automation will play significantly larger part in both public accounting and industries of clients that we serve in. I also predict that blockchain will be implemented alongside current accounting software, which will help to reduce costs and risk management.
What is it about Accounting that attracted you to the field?
Continuous learning and great career prospects of the field.
What drew you to Sassetti?
Firms focus on employees and their wellbeing. Caring management, friendly and smart colleagues.
Describe your work style.
I would say I have grown from task based auditor to big picture mindset and I focus on adding value to audit clients while performing assurance services.
What is your greatest accomplishment?
Personally I am really proud being an immigrant and to be the first person in my family to graduate from college.
What is your most memorable travel experience?
Jumping to frozen baltic sea in Finland in December after a nice Finnish sauna time.
In another life, what career do you imagine having?
In another life I would choose career that would be related to environment or species protection and/or restoration.
Describe yourself in one word.
Quiet.
