By Richard Crist—
MUNCIE, IN—Regional public accounting and advisory firm Whitinger & Company is pleased to announce that Manager Ellen R. Skinner, CPA, was recognized by The Paul W. Parkison Department of Accounting at Ball State University with their Emerging Leader Award.
The Paul W. Parkison Department of Accounting honors those who lead by example through the Accounting Alumni Awards. The annual dinner and awards presentation, recently held on Monday, November 18th, allows the department to show its appreciation to those alumni and friends who are outstanding individuals in the accounting profession and the community.
This Emerging Leader Award recognizes an accounting alumnus of Ball State who has demonstrated leadership in their career. This person is typically in the first ten years of their accounting or finance career and has shown qualities that place them ahead of their peers. Individuals receiving this award have made outstanding contributions to the accounting or finance profession through work, community service, and giving back to Ball State.
Ellen graduated summa cum laude from Ball State University achieving a Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting. She continued her education at Ball State, earning her Master’s Degree in Accounting with a 4.0 GPA. While at Ball State, Ellen was active with Beta Alpha Psi and inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma. Upon completion of her Master’s, Ellen went on to pass all four tests to earn her CPA designation. Ellen joined Whitinger & Company in September of 2018.
Ellen serves as a Manager at Whitinger’s Muncie office, overseeing accounting, consulting, and tax compliance services for a diverse range of clients, including businesses, individuals, and nonprofits. She is actively involved in the firm’s recruiting efforts and mentors new associates. Additionally, Ellen is a proud member of the Indiana CPA Society and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Beyond her professional responsibilities, she contributes to her community as an Advisory Board Member and Treasurer for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in East Central Indiana. Ellen also holds a leadership position in her local BNI chapter and is an engaged member of her church and community in Daleville, Indiana. Alongside her husband, she enjoys outdoor activities and quality time with their two sons and extended family.
“We are incredibly proud of Ellen and how she embodies our firm’s values and the accounting profession as a whole,” said T.J. Bush, CPA, CFP, Member/Owner at Whitinger & Company. “She truly deserves this award and the recognition for her hard work from the Ball State Department of Accounting.”