Karen R. Shenk, CPA, CVA, CCIFP, CEPA, CFE

Education & Credentials

  • BS in Business - Trinity International University - 2004
  • Certified Public Accountant - 2005
  • Certified Fraud Examiner - 2013
  • Admitted as Partner - 2016
  • Certified Valuation Analyst - 2016
  • Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) - 2020
  • Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) - 2021

Professional Organizations

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
  • National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts
  • Institute of Certified Construction Industry Financial Professionals

Community Involvement

  • Lancaster Chamber Finance Committee Member
  • Housing Development Corporation - Board Member, Chair of Finance Committee, and Secretary
  • Certified SCORE Mentor
  • Vistage Member

Awards & Acknowledgements

  • Central Penn's Forty Under 40 Award - 2021

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Karen R. Shenk, CPA, CVA, CCIFP, CEPA, CFE

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Practice Areas

Karen joined Trout CPA in 2012 after working at a firm in the Chicago area since 2004. She graduated from Trinity International University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, with an emphasis in Accounting and a minor in Philosophy. Karen is also a member of the firm’s Business Development and Assurance Services committees and chairs our Manufacturing and Distribution Industry Group.

As a professional, Karen gains a deep understanding of her clients' industry, goals, and needs so she can better advise them. She enjoys working closely with entrepreneurial business owners and their finance departments to contribute to their success. Her experience in manufacturing, distribution, and construction position her to provide insightful advice to complex industry-specific issues. Her experience with transactions and succession planning gives her the ability to advise clients who want to explore their options.

Karen enjoys activities with her family, reading, wine tasting, yoga, and running. She lives in Lancaster County with her husband and young children.