Melody Gates

Melody Gates, CPA, CFE, has extensive experience in accounting and finance, currently serving as a Manager at Freed Maxick CPAs, P.C. since October 2017, where responsibilities include conducting client billings, serving as a Performance Advisor, and ensuring compliance with GAAP through the review of complex transactions. Previous roles at Freed Maxick include Supervisor and Senior Associate, focusing on audit supervision, financial statement preparation, and staff training. Earlier experience includes customer service roles at Performing Arts Dance and Supplies and Braymiller Market Inc., and accounting positions at K-TECHnologies and as a Max Intern at Freed Maxick, where notable contributions involved income allocation testing and tax return preparation. Melody holds a Master of Science in Forensic Accounting from Canisius University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Hilbert College.