Franya Esquivel

Assurance Director, Not-for-Profit & Education Industry
Franya Esquivel has served the not-for-profit and healthcare industry for over 20 years. Her experience spans a broad range of organizations including social services agencies, trade associations, foundations, arts and cultural organizations, educational institutions, senior care facilities, physician practices, hospitals, behavioral health organizations, and private-equity-backed entities.

Experience and credentials

Certified Public Accountant
Serves as Chicago’s Not-for-Profit and Education industry market leader, specializing in assurance and compliance services for mission-driven organizations
Leads an integrated team of CohnReznick assurance, tax, and advisory professionals that leverage their specialized expertise and industry knowledge to help not-for-profit and education clients in the Chicago metropolitan area solve complex issues and achieve their objectives
Leads engagements with a focus on quality, technical accuracy, and a deep understanding of industry-specific regulatory and financial reporting requirements.

Education

M.S., Accounting – University of Illinois at Chicago 
B.S., Accounting – University of Illinois at Chicago

Professional affiliations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Illinois CPA Society
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