Dawn W. Brolin, CPA, CFE is the founder of Team Brolin an organization dedicated to helping accounting professionals and small businesses optimize their operations and reduce their fraud risks. She is also the owner of Connecticut-based CPA firm, Powerful Accounting Inc.

Dawn’s extensive accounting expertise and personal entrepreneurial experiences fuel her passion for helping other business owners succeed through the application of smart technology solutions, effective financial management, and comprehensive business continuity and fraud mitigation strategies. 

Dawn’s in-depth knowledge and down-to-earth, entertaining approach make her an in-demand trainer, speaker, and thought leader. She has worked with prestigious partners including Fundera, Intuit, TSheets by QuickBooks, AbacusNext, ADP, MineralTree and many more. 

In addition, Dawn’s contributions to the accounting profession are continually recognized with many top awards. She was named “2020 Top Niche Practice ProAdvisor: Forensics” as well as one of the “2018, 2019 & 2020Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting” ~ by Accounting Today, “2012-2017 Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Accounting” ~ by CPA Practice Advisor, “2017 MP Elite Accounting Firm Leaders” ~ by Accounting Today, and “Top 40 Under 40 Class of 2009” ~ by CPA Technology Magazine.  Dawn has also been published on many blogs and in books such as “The World’s Most Inspiring Accountants.”

Dawn has also appeared on the MSNBC show Your Business and has spoken at national conferences including CPA Academy, Cleveland Ohio Society of CPA’s, Intuit QuickBooks Connect Conference, Live Your Legacy, Scaling New Heights, AbacusMaximus, Spark & Hustle, TD Bank, and many others.