Education & Credentials
- BS in Accounting - Maranatha Baptist University - 2013
- Certified Public Accountant - 2014
Professional Organizations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Community Involvement
- Landis Valley Associates - Past Treasurer
- Leadership Lancaster - Core Class of 2016
- LifeCycles Youth Mentoring Program
Office
Dan Chodan, CPA
Partner
Dan joined Trout CPA in 2013. He graduated from Maranatha Baptist University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. He currently leads the firm's Consumer Services Industry Group with a particular focus on dealership clients.
As a Tax Partner, Dan manages all aspects of tax planning and preparation services, including monthly close consulting, year-end planning, and financial statement review and analysis.
Outside of the firm, Dan's expertise has been sought after. He has spoken nationally through the AICPA's Town Hall events, authored AICPA resources, and appeared as a repeat guest on the AICPA's Tax Odyssey podcast. He has written for various publications, including Think Outside the Tax Box, Your Tax Matters Partner, and guest-authored tax blogs. Dan was also featured in The Unique CPA and Tax Girl podcast while contributing to various tax reporting, including WSJ, Bloomberg, Tax Notes, Current Federal Tax Developments, Accounting Today, and others.
