Jennifer Elder, CPA, CSP, CGMA, CSCA is a finance and learning professional who helps CPAs and finance teams become future-ready. As a Solutions Consultant with the AICPA, she designs and delivers high-impact learning programs on finance business partnering, communication, ethics and the human skills needed to thrive in today’s fast-changing world. She can help your team become trusted business partners who are more effective, more influential, and have more of an impact on your organization’s results.
Jennifer is also a sought-after speaker known for making complex topics practical, engaging, and immediately implementable. Every presentation is customized to meet your learning outcomes and incorporate company specific example. As a keynote speaker and trainer, Jennifer has presented her engaging and highly interactive sessions to over 15,000 people in all 50 states and 12 countries. Her clients include World Bank, Home Depot, Campari, Experian, HP, Capgemini, Volvo and Oracle.
Jennifer began her career in public accounting at a regional firm, chaired the accounting department at a New Hampshire college, and spent 15 years as a CFO in industries including homebuilding, technology, and insurance. She earned the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation in 2018—making her one of only 15 professionals worldwide to hold both the CPA and CSP credentials—and was named one of the Top 25 Women in Accounting by CPA Practice Advisor. In 2022, she received the Women Who Count award in education from the Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance (AFWA).
Jennifer holds a BA from the University of Massachusetts and an MS in Organizational Management from Antioch University New England. She has been published in the Journal of Accountancy, FM Magazine, and the Journal of Corporate Accounting and Finance.
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Testimonials for Jennifer Elder:
“Your energy, knowledge, and passion were absolutely contagious, and you had everyone in the room engaged from start to finish. Your insightful presentations and engaging discussions truly made a lasting impact on all the attendees.”
“Very engaging and learned more than I thought I would.”
“It was thought-provoking and interesting.”
“Presenter is very engaging, you want to keep listening to her.”
“It was the best ethics training they have ever received!”