Emily Paszkowski, CPA, CFE

Emily Paszkowski

Partner

Emily Paszkowski, CPA, CFE is a Partner at Hungerford specializing in business accounting and advisory, fraud investigation, and litigation support. She holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration in Accounting and is both a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner. Emily’s client focus includes for-profit organizations in professional services, healthcare practitioners, manufacturing, and non-profit religious organizations. She is also passionate about supporting girls and women in developing their confidence and purpose and serves as Treasurer for Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore.

Education/Certification

Bachelors in Business Administration in Accounting, CPA, CFE

What is your area of specialty – how do you best help your clients?

Business accounting and advisory, fraud investigation, litigation support. I am focused on for-profit organizations in the professional services sector, healthcare practitioners, manufacturing and non-profit religious organizations.

What are your top 5 strengths? What is your favorite strength?

Learner * Input* Responsibility * Achiever * Relator My favorite is Input – I am a curious person and love new experiences.

How do you like to give back to the community?

I’m passionate about women supporting women, from education and defining a career path to navigating various stage of life. One organization that had an immense impact on my upbringing was Girl Scouts. Through my Board participation in Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore, I’ve been able to see firsthand the impact the organization has on young women, helping build their confidence, experience new opportunities and build community with others in a positive environment.

Professionally, I serve on the board of the Lansing Chapter of the Association for Certified Fraud Examiners, which provides education and networking to CFE’s in the Lansing and West Michigan region.

What are your superpowers – something you’re good at that others should know about?

I love problem solving – I love getting into the details and figuring out what is wrong and how to fix it. I also love creating more efficient ways of doing things.

Accomplishment you’re proud of?

Earning my Certified Fraud Examiner credentials was an unexpected and welcome pursuit. I’m grateful to have the new perspective this certificate has brought me so I can bring education and best practices to existing clients as well as support organizations that may have fallen victim to fraud.

Tell us about your life outside of work (family/pets/sports/activities/interests/hobbies)

I am a wife and mother to a supportive husband and some energetic boys. They come first, and I’m grateful to be a part of an organization that supports that. In my free time, I’m a bit of a Peloton fanatic and an avid reader.

What is your favorite part of working at the firm?

The culture – I love working for a firm that encourages people to be life long learners, and to pursue ideas of how to make the firm a better place.

Quickbooks Certified Pro Advisor40 Under 40 Grand Rapids Business Advisors

Emily’s Awards & Recognition:

2026 Crain’s Grand Rapids Notable Leader in Accounting, Consulting & Law
2023 Crains Grand Rapids Business 40 Under 40
2021 AGN Women of Impact (WOI) Awards Finalist