Kaitlyn Valliere, CPA, MSA

Director

Kaite (she/her) is a Director in the Assurance Practice at AAFCPAs, where she provides strategic leadership for financial statement audits serving a diverse portfolio of sophisticated nonprofit organizations, including community development corporations (CDCs), affordable housing developers, and multiservice human and social service providers. She advises clients and engagement teams on complex technical matters, with deep expertise in Uniform Guidance/Single Audits, Government Auditing Standards, and HUD program‑specific audits.

In her role as Director, Kaite is recognized for driving innovation, developing talent, and strengthening firmwide capabilities. She co‑developed a Robotic Process Automation solution that significantly streamlined REAC submissions, enabling teams to operate more efficiently while delivering greater value to clients. Drawing on her academic concentration in forensic accounting and extensive hands‑on forensic experience, Kaite plays an integral role in AAFCPAs’ Fraud & Forensic Accounting Practice. She supports the firm’s expanding advisory services in fraud auditing, litigation support, cybersecurity, and valuation engagements. Actively pursuing the Certified Forensic Accountant® (CRFAC®) credential, Kaite continues to deepen the firm’s forensic and investigative expertise.

Kaite’s leadership and professional impact have been recognized with the 2025 MassCPAs Women to Watch Award in the Emerging Leader category, honoring her commitment to mentorship, inclusive workplace practices, and advancement of the profession. She is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and LGBTQ+ youth, and championed the firm’s adoption of pronoun inclusion across eSignatures and communication platforms. Kaite serves on the Board of Directors for Hope for the Day, supports BAGLY, and remains actively engaged 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 Board of Forensic Accounting
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants

Service

Hope for the Day, Board of Directors

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, […]