John Van Stee

CFE, Partner – CohnReznick Advisory LLC

CPA, Partner – CohnReznick LLP

John Van Stee, CFE is a partner in the Chicago office and a member of the Assurance practice. He has more than 24 years of public accounting experience in providing audit, accounting and tax services. John’s clients include affordable housing and assisted living developers and management companies, affordable housing syndicators, and not-for-profits.

Experience and credentials

Certified Public Accountant
Has extensive knowledge of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Programs  
Has a strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) that enables him to consistently provide outstanding accounting and auditing services to his clients 
Works closely with his audit teams to lead and complete a detailed review of their performance and to assure that their time on an engagement is used efficiently
Maintains a strong working relationship with his clients to move the audit process through to satisfactory completion

Education

B.S., Accounting – Calvin College 

Professional affiliations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Illinois CPA Society
Illinois Housing Council
Affordable Assisted Living Coalition
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