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title: Trout CPA Partner, Karen Shenk, Earns CCIFP Designation
description: Trout CPA is pleased to announce that Partner Karen Shenk has earned the professional designation of CCIFP.
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# [Trout CPA Partner, Karen Shenk, Earns CCIFP Designation](https://www.troutcpa.com/blog/karen-shenk-earns-ccifp-designation)

 Written by [Erin McGaw](https://www.troutcpa.com/blog/author/erin-mcgaw) | Jan 15, 2020 10:10:00 PM

Trout CPA is pleased to announce Partner Karen Shenk, CPA, CVA, CFE has earned the professional designation of Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) from the [Institute of Certified Construction Industry Financial Professionals](https://ccifp.cfma.org/). This prestigious certification indicates that Karen has completed the necessary education and experience requirements and has passed the written CCIFP examination.

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. She currently serves on the firm's Manufacturing, Construction, Not-for-Profit, and Forensics Practice Groups. Karen is also a member of the firm's Business Development, Quality Control Committees, and chairs the firm's Attest Services Committee and Client Services Committee.

The construction industry represents a significant percentage of the firm's clients. Trout CPA's commitment and vast experience, not only in the construction industry, but also in the family-owned business, allows us to provide proactive advisory and accounting services. 

For more information on the services we specialize in for the Construction Industry, please contact Trout CPA at 717-569-2900 or click the button below to start a conversation with us.

 

 

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