Terri McKnight

“I am so pleased to have Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman as a resource. I can’t remember ever being so thrilled with an accounting firm during my twenty-five year career. Terri McKnight is solid gold. Her audit approach has taken APA’s engagement to the next level. The audit is managed with such effectiveness and ease that I am able to play a less active role and concentrate on my other responsibilities. I trust Terri to take the lead on the audit and it goes smoothly. APA employees involved in the audit process are also pleased. The follow-up work, after the field work is completed, is minimal. Terri provides consistent, quality service as an active participant and an engaged partner while respecting the firm’s independence.

Recently, APA has gone through a merger. Terri has been instrumental in the development of a merger timeline and she has assisted us with how to properly record the transaction. In addition, APA has an extremely difficult UBIT operation. GRF’s nonprofit tax department has tackled this calculation, exercised cost-saving strategies and guided us through the documentation process.”

Marybeth Long, CPA
Director of Accounting
American Psychiatric Association

American Psychiatric Association, is committed to ensuring humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorders, including mental retardation and substance-related disorders.

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“The National Association of Public Hospital & Health Systems has been a client of Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman for many years because of the personalized service we receive from Audit Partners Michael Freedman and Terri McKnight. In fact, I can call anyone from any GRF Department and know I will be well-assisted in a timely manner, which makes my job easier. Working with Terri has been a pleasure. She is always well-prepared and flexible when it comes to scheduling. Whether it’s addressing questions on overhead or meeting with the audit committee, Terri has been extremely approachable. In addition to GRF’s personal service, I value the firm’s understanding of the nonprofit environment and especially enjoy when they host educational seminars.”

Rhonda Gold
Assistant Vice President for Financial Operations
The National Association of Public Hospital & Health Systems

NAPH represents more than 100 of America's most important safety-net hospitals and health systems. These facilities provide high-quality health services for all patients, including the uninsured and underinsured, regardless of ability to pay.

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“When selecting an auditor, the Council on Social Work Education sought a firm that could bring the greatest technical expertise to our organization. I remember my first meeting with Terri McKnight. As a new Executive Director, I felt very confident that she and Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman had a handle on the nonprofit industry and could help us make better financial decisions for our environment.

I find Terri’s experienced team to be not only technically competent, but timely and responsive. They are astute problem solvers who take the appropriate actions to make sure we adhere to our own policies and procedures as they relate to new legislation. They also bring more control to our accounting practice. If there is something I need to be doing, I know GRF is on top of it and will be working with our people, on-site, making sure the work is being done correctly. 

In 2003, Terri assessed our organization’s accounting practices and said to me “You can do better.” She helped us reorganize our financial structure by suggesting an outsourced accounting firm. As a result, we chose the right firm to help us create a more efficient accounting system.  Terri helps me do the best possible job. She always makes herself available to the Board and walks them through any issues. The Board and stakeholders have a great deal of confidence in our financial management system and Terri is a big reason for that. She personifies confidence.

Terri’s team understands the particulars of CSWE which is very important to me. They are extremely pleasant to work with and adhere to the schedule we agree upon. Terri has been absolutely terrific, a wonderful leader.”

Dr. Julia Watkins
Executive Director
The Council on Social Work Education

CSWE is a nonprofit national association representing more than 3,000 individual members, as well as graduate and undergraduate programs of professional social work education. Founded in 1952, this partnership of educational and professional institutions, social welfare agencies, and private citizens is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation as the sole accrediting agency for social work education in this country.

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“I’ve found Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman to be a very responsive, proactive and visionary firm. Partners David Graling and Terri McKnight have provided critical advice on issues ranging from financial statement presentation, information technology deployment, internal controls, personnel management, taxes and much more. I very much value their judgment and would not hesitate to offer my highest endorsement.”

Steve Knell
Former Chief Financial Officer
AFCEA International

AFCEA, the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association, is the association for communications, electronics, intelligence and information systems professionals. AFCEA provides an ethical forum for the exchange of information among its 30,000 members from government, academia and industry. AFCEA serves its membership in the defense/electronics/intelligence areas and other government agencies and groups.