Sarah Flischel, CPA

As the Director of Audit Transformation & Training, Sarah is leading the revolution of AAFCPAs’ audit department by reshaping the way the firm performs financial statement audits. As part of this process, Sarah is leading the implementation of a cloud-based audit solution that enhances our audit procedures with an advanced, technology-driven risk assessment process. AAFCPAs’ goal is to deliver more precise and efficient audits by leveraging real-time data and analytics, ultimately enhancing the client experience and providing greater value through tailored insights and proactive risk management.

These innovative technologies will enhance our teams’ capabilities of understanding client data as well as automate routine tasks to free up more time for analysis and insights. Additionally, she will lead employee training programs on these new solutions, helping our audit teams master the technology and processes while elevating their command of advanced skills in rethinking how they perform audits. Through her leadership, Sarah will ensure that AAFCPAs’ clients experience the advantages of this transformation including a more targeted, risk-based approach, quicker processing times, and deeper, actionable insights, all of which will enable more informed decision-making and strategic planning.

Sarah’s background in supporting the growth and development of people, coupled with a love of learning and openness to change, makes her well-suited for this transformative role. Prior to joining AAFCPAs in 2024, Sarah gained more than 14 years of audit and tax experience, including the role of Partner in a regional public accounting firm. She is a member of the AICPA Leadership Academy’s 2019 graduating class and a past speaker at the AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE Conference, the accounting profession’s biggest annual event. She is also a member of the AICPA Foundation Scholarship Committee for the 2025–2026 volunteer service year. She is an active member of the Colorado Society of CPAs and, in 2021, was honored with the distinguished Women to Watch – Emerging Leaders award. Known as an innovator and trailblazer, Sarah is a member of AAFCPAs’ A&A Committee, Automation Center of Excellence, and the firm’s Copilot pilot team. In 2024, she was nominated for the Top 50 Women in Accounting Award by Ignition, which is focused on women who serve as catalysts of change by advocating for innovation, diversity, and inclusivity. She was also the 2024 recipient of AAFCPAs’ peer-nominated Innovation Award, recognizing her proactive approach to identifying opportunities for efficiency and automation. In 2025, Sarah was nominated to serve a three-year term on the Educational Foundation Board of Trustees for the Colorado Society of CPAs (COCPA).

In her free time, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family, skiing, travelling, reading, crafting, and cheering for the Denver Broncos and the UCF Knights. She lives in Denver, CO and appreciates AAFCPAs’ Work from Anywhere model.

Education

• University of Central Florida – Bachelor of Science & Business Administration (BSBA), Accounting, cum Laude

Professional and Civic Associations

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants (COCPA)

Community Service

• COCPA, Educational Foundation Board of Trustees
• COCPA, Tech Users Group Committee
• COCPA, Nonprofit Committee
• COCPA, Emerging Professionals Initiative Committee (EPIC)
• Denver Women in Business for Good, Giving Circle Member
• Rose Community Foundation Generation Now, Giving Circle Member