Celeste McDonald
- Partner, EAG Gulf Coast, LLC
- Partner, EisnerAmper LLP
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Celeste McDonald is a Partner in the firm’s Audit & Assurance Services Group. Celeste has worked with a wide range of clients from large, public companies to small, private operations providing audit review, compilation, attest, and consultation services in various industries, including financial services, employee benefit plans, manufacturing and distribution, and professional services.
Celeste has extensive experience in conducting and managing internal controls-based projects, including outsourced and co-sourced internal audit engagements, operational and compliance audits, internal control assessments, SOC 1 and SOC 2 exams, SOC 1 and SOC 2 readiness assessments, and agreed-upon procedures (AUP) engagements.
Prior to joining the firm, Celeste was a Director at Postlethwaite & Netterville (P&N), a leading full-service accounting and business advisory firm.
Specialties
- Assurance
- Financial I Assurance
- Credit Unions
- Manufacturing & Distribution
- Professional Services
- Public Companies
Credentials & Education
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Financial Services Auditor
- COSO Internal Control Certificate
- University of Southern Mississippi: BS, Accounting; MS, Accounting
Affiliations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Institute of Internal Auditors, New Orleans Chapter: Board Member
- Dress for Success New Orleans: Treasurer