Kimi Ellen, CPA, NACD.DC, is an accomplished CEO and managing partner with extensive expertise in forensic auditing, consulting, and governance across both public and private sectors. Recognized as a 2025 Honoree of 50 Women to Watch for Boards, Kimi serves on multiple boards, including Access Community Health Network and the American Institute of CPAs Council, while also being a council member of the Government Accounting Standards Advisory Committee. Kimi co-founded Benford Brown & Associates, LLC, significantly growing the firm and leading innovative audit practices. Kimi is an active speaker, author of *The Black Woman’s Business Bible*, and has contributed to major investigations, collaborating closely with the FBI. Kimi holds a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the University of Illinois and has earned CPA licenses in Illinois and New York.
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