Audit Partner

Peggy E. Topel-Jennings, CPA

Denver Technological Center Office

Peggy is the Director of the Firm's Audit Services division, and GHB's lead audit partner for retail, construction and software development niches.

Peggy has specialized experience in audit and accounting matters for a variety of industries including real estate development, homebuilding, commercial building, nonprofit organizations, benefit plans, extractive industries, retail and wholesale sales. Clientele includes public and private entities from start-up or development stage to mid-market levels. Nonprofit expertise includes foundations, health and welfare organizations and performing/cultural arts. Peggy also has a Firm-wide responsibility for financial reporting quality assurance.

Peggy's hallmark is her responsiveness and accessibility to her clients: she listens to and cares about their business issues and needs. With Peggy, questions are answered promptly and deadlines are met.

Background

Prior to joining GHB as audit partner in 1995, Peggy spent seventeen years with a large, local, public accounting firm in Denver, where she provided audit and small business consulting to a variety of industries.

Education

B.S., Montana State University

Professional Affiliations

• The Alliance of Professional Women
• Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants—current member, Peer Review Board;
• Past Chair, Private Company Practice Committee;
• Past member, Ethics Committee.
• Colorado Nonprofit Association
• Community First Foundation - Board Member; Member Finance & Investment Commitee
• Licensed to practice in Colorado, Texas, Louisiana, Wyoming, Idaho, and South Dakota