Flischel, Wolff Nominated for National Innovation Award

As Director of Audit Transformation & Training, Sarah Flischel leads the firm’s efforts to revolutionize audit processes through cloud-based technology, which enhances risk assessment and provides clients with more precise, efficient audits. Sarah’s work goes beyond implementing new technology; she co-founded an Audit Transformation Community, creating a collaborative space where audit professionals share insights, challenges, and solutions. Through her dedication to fostering team connection, Sarah also introduced virtual focus sessions, a modern take on the traditional audit room, to ensure remote teams can collaborate effectively. Sarah’s unique blend of technical and people-first approaches reshaped how AAFCPAs approaches audit transformation, placing team development and client outcomes at the center of her efforts.

Ryan Wolff, Supervisor of Strategic Innovation & Data Analytics, plays a key role in advancing AAFCPAs’ audit methodologies through the integration of artificial intelligence and automation. Ryan’s initiatives streamline audit workflows by eliminating repetitive, time-intensive tasks, allowing audit teams to focus on high-level, strategic work that delivers more value to clients. He also leads the firm’s efforts in leveraging data analytics across multiple departments, ensuring data-driven insights shape AAFCPAs’ approach to client services. With a focus on both operational efficiency and client outcomes, Ryan has positioned AAFCPAs to harness the power of data and technology to stay ahead of industry changes and continuously improve audit quality.