Debra K. Bowes, CPA, CHFP
Partner
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause
LLP
Debra Bowes, partner in the healthcare group, has been with the firm since
1995. She specializes in serving the financial needs of healthcare clients with
a particular focus on hospital and health systems. Deb has experience with
numerous types of financial and compliance audits, including single audits. Deb
was recently recognized by Pennsylvania Business Central as one of the Top 100
People in Business. She currently serves as the Hospital and Health System
Sector Leader for the firm’s healthcare practice.
Specific experience
Partner-in-charge of the financial audits of numerous
hospitals, health systems, skilled nursing facilities, continuing care
retirement communities, FQHCs, foundations and other not-for-profit
organizations
Partner-in-charge of single audits in accordance with Uniform
Guidance
Presents financial and audit reports to client boards and
committees
Provides guidance on accounting policies and procedures to improve
the operation of the accounting function and strengthen internal
controls
Provides a variety of accounting and budgeting assistance to
healthcare clients
Presents at annual healthcare audit training
Licensed
CPA in New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia
Certified Healthcare
Financial Professional
Industry involvement
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
(AICPA)
Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants
(PICPA)
Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)
Speaks at
regional HFMA events
Contributor to firm client e-alerts regarding healthcare
specific accounting, audit and compliance issues
Community Involvement
North Central Sight Services, Board of Directors,
immediate past president
Leadership Lycoming, former board member and
treasurer
Healthcare Financial Management Association, Central Pennsylvania
Chapter, former member Board of Directors
Education
Lycoming College - Bachelor of Arts in Financial Accounting and
Managerial Economics
May 2018