Ellen Sulistio, CPA

Assistant Vice President

Big 4 Years
0
CPAClub Years
0
Cumulative Years
0
PROFILE

Ellen Sulistio brings over a decade of distinguished experience from the Big 4, specializing in accounting, advisory, and assurance services. Her career reflects a deep expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments and delivering strategic guidance across various aspects of financial reporting and audit quality.

At Deloitte, Ellen excelled as a Senior Manager in the Accounting and Reporting Advisory group. In this role, she provided invaluable advisory services to clients on a range of critical issues, including SOX 404 implementation, ASC 606 revenue recognition, goodwill impairment, business combinations, carve-outs, and pre-IPO readiness. Her work was instrumental in helping clients adapt to evolving accounting standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring robust financial reporting and compliance.

Before her tenure at Deloitte, Ellen served as a Senior Manager within PwC’s Center of Excellence. Her role involved significant contributions to the firm’s National Quality Organization, where she dedicated two years to developing and delivering technical and skill-based training programs. These curriculums were crafted in response to PCAOB inspection results, regulatory changes, and the introduction of new auditing and accounting standards, enhancing the firm’s audit quality and adherence to evolving practices.

Known for her strong leadership and exceptional interpersonal skills, Ellen has a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams.

EXPERIENCE
  • CPAClub, Vice President, 2024 – Present
  • Deloitte, Accounting & Reporting Advisory Senior Manager, 2023 – 2024
  • PwC, Trust Solutions Senior Manager, 2022 – 2023
  • PwC, Various Audit Roles, 2012 – 2022
CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS
  • CPA, California
  • AICPA Member
  • CalCPA Member
ACTIVITIES & AWARDS
  • CPAClub People Captain
  • International Coaching Federation, Associate Certified Coach
  • Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching, Certified Professional Coach
SPECIALTIES
  • U.S. GAAS Audits
  • PCAOB Audits
  • Training
  • Managed Accounting
  • Technical Advisory
EDUCATION
  • Chapman University, Bachelor of Science, Accounting & Business Administration

Favorite Adventure

Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda – a unique experience of hiking through Volcanoes National Park to observe gorillas in their natural habitat.

Favorite Event

Second row floor tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Nashville while 6 months pregnant!

Favorite Sports

I started dancing at 3 and continued through college, covering ballet, tap, hip hop, modern, and jazz. I also played competitive fast-pitch softball growing up and now enjoy recreational softball.

Favorite Book

"Becoming" by Michelle Obama

Favorite Vacation

My husband and I traveled for 7 months, exploring Portugal, Spain, Romania, Turkey, Rwanda, Tanzania, Dubai, Hungary, Croatia, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, and New Zealand.
Scroll to Top