Kaitlyn Valliere, CPA, MSA

Manager

Kaite (she/her) is a dynamic assurance manager at AAFCPAs, where she leads financial statement audits for a wide range of sophisticated nonprofit organizations, including community development corporations (CDCs), affordable housing developers, and multiservice human and social service providers. Her technical acumen spans Uniform Guidance/Single Audits, Government Auditing Standards, and program-specific audits for HUD entities.

Kaite’s leadership is marked by innovation and mentorship. She co-developed a Robotic Process Automation tool that significantly reduced REAC submission times, freeing teams to focus on higher-impact client work. Building on her academic concentration in forensic accounting and her hands-on experience in forensic engagements, Kaite is now leading the launch of AAFCPAs’ Forensic Accounting Practice. This initiative expands the firm’s forensic advisory capabilities to include fraud auditing, litigation services, cybersecurity, and valuations. She is actively pursuing a CRFAC® (Certified Forensic Accountant®) designation. Her leadership in this area reflects both her technical depth and her vision for evolving client needs.

Her commitment to the profession and community was recently recognized with the 2025 MassCPAs Women to Watch Award in the Emerging Leader category. This honor reflects her dedication to mentoring colleagues, advancing workplace practices, and contributing to the broader professional community. Beyond the office, Kaite is a passionate advocate for mental health, suicide prevention, and LGBTQ+ youth. She championed the option to include pronouns in AAFCPAs’ eSignatures and other communication platforms. She supports organizations such as Hope for the Day and BAGLY and regularly engages in community service initiatives.

Education

Salem State University – Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Cum Laude
Southern New Hampshire University – MSA in Forensic Accounting

Professional and Civic Associations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants

Contributed Insights

IRS Shares Five New Warning Signs of Incorrect ERC Claims

The IRS has released five new warning signs to help businesses prepare for upcoming actions against improper Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims, urging businesses to act proactively to resolve those to avoid penalties, interest, and audit. The agency advises that businesses consult with trusted tax professionals to review and correct any claims initially filed by […]

IRS Provides Update on Employee Retention Credit (ERC)

AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that, on June 20, 2024, the IRS announced its plans to deny tens of thousands of improper, high-risk Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims. Concurrently, the agency is processing a new round of lower-risk claims using insight gleaned from its initial review to expedite payments to taxpayers who filed […]

AAFCPAs Announces Promotions and Peer Nominated Awards

“Our people are our greatest asset! Therefore, AAFCPAs hires exceptional people at all levels, develops them faster and provides opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our culture ensures they feel a genuine sense of being cared about; and that care extends to how graciously we serve our clients, and communities.” said Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA, […]