Title: Independent Financial Management and Accounting Consultant
Company: Lisa A. Gioia, CPA
Location: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Lisa Gioia, independent financial management and accounting consultant at Lisa A. Gioia, CPA, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements and leadership in the financial services industry.
Ms. Gioia has dedicated over four decades to the accounting profession, establishing herself as an esteemed certified public accountant and independent financial management and accounting consultant. Since 1998, she has excelled at the helm of her eponymous consultancy, Lisa A. Gioia, CPA, in Kansas City, Missouri, where she specializes in assisting not-for-profit organizations. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of services, including audits, budgeting, cash flow management, grant proposals, financial statements, and staff training. Ms. Gioia’s commitment to these organizations is driven by her desire to give back and pay it forward.
Prior to her current role, Ms. Gioia served as an independent auditor and tax professional in Philadelphia from 1990 to 1998. During this period, she also contributed as a contract trainer for The Pew Charitable Trusts and an adjunct instructor for graduate programs at Eastern University. Her teaching roles extended to the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where she worked as a faculty member for 12 years. These positions allowed her to share her knowledge and passion for accounting with aspiring professionals.
Ms. Gioia began her career at Laventhol & Horwath in Kansas City, where she held various roles from audit supervisor to audit manager between 1981 and 1990. Her tenure at the firm provided her with invaluable experience in the field of accounting and auditing. Additionally, she was active as a contract discussion leader for the Foundation for Accounting Education in New York and as a contractor for continuing education at the Center for Professional Education in Broomall.
Ms. Gioia’s academic achievements laid a strong foundation for her career. She initially earned a Bachelor of Arts in accounting, international management, and French from Avila University in 1981, graduating summa cum laude. She concluded her education with a Master of Public Administration in nonprofit management from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2007. Her certification as a certified public accountant in Missouri underscores her professional credentials.
Ms. Gioia’s contributions extend beyond her primary endeavors. She is actively involved with numerous industry-related organizations, including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Missouri Society of CPAs. Her administrative roles include her appointments on the board of directors for the American Society of Women Accountants and as the chairperson of the Eastern Region Membership At-large Committee for the American Woman’s Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Ms. Gioia’s civic engagement is equally impressive, with involvement in organizations such as St. Therese North in Kansas City and United Way of Greater Kansas City. Providing her time and attention to Arts Alive and Community Accountants, she has been recruited to the board of trustees for Avila University since 2024. Ms. Gioia’s dedication to community service is reflected in her numerous accolades, including the Northfield Village Good Neighbor Award and recognition as an Accountant Advocate of the Year by the Small Business Administration.
Throughout her career, Ms. Gioia has been featured in prominent publications such as Fortune Magazine and Wall Street Journal, highlighting her accomplishments and influence within the accounting profession. Her legacy is one of giving back to not-for-profit organizations that have supported her journey. By setting up an estate plan to donate money to these organizations, she aims to leave a lasting impact that empowers future generations.
In her personal endeavors, Ms. Gioia finds joy in spending time with friends and family, reading, volunteering, and giving gifts that allow others to flourish. Her future aspirations include continuing to volunteer with multiple nonprofit organizations to make a positive impact on their missions and communities.
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