Brian Gilbert, CPA

Brian Gilbert, CPA has gained a wealth of experience in the field of accounting and finance. Brian began their career as an Accounting Intern at Allstate Insurance in 2005, followed by a role as an Accounting Intern at Scholle Corporation. In 2007, they joined Crowe Horwath LLP as a Staff Auditor. Afterward, they worked as a Senior Accountant at Skarzynski Marick & Black LLP, where they handled financial statement preparation, audit coordination, and government returns. Brian then moved on to Abelson-Taylor, an advertising agency, as a Senior Accountant, where they implemented a new process for client reporting. In 2014, they became the Director & Controller at Intellectual Property Exchange International (IPXI), managing all accounting functions for the startup. Brian joined Ragan Communications and PR Daily in 2015 as the Chief Financial Officer, responsible for financial management and reporting. In 2016, they took on the role of Chief Financial Officer at Ragan Consulting Group, where they provided comprehensive financial guidance and oversaw training and consulting activities. Brian Gilbert's work experience demonstrates their proficiency in financial management, accounting, auditing, and process improvement.

Brian Gilbert, CPA, earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting from Northern Illinois University, where they studied from 2002 to 2005. Brian later pursued further education in Accounting and obtained a Master of Accounting Science (MAS) degree from the same university in 2006. Additionally, Brian Gilbert has obtained the certification of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the state of Illinois in October 2007.