Withum is proud to announce that Anni Chen, Audit Manager and CPA, has been nominated for CalCPA’s Experienced Leader Award. For 10 years, Chen has demonstrated exceptional success across several industries, including life sciences, technology and financial services. The CalCPA Women to Watch Awards celebrates the accomplishments of women CPAs who are making a difference in their industry and communities.
A Licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of California, Anni received her bachelor’s degree in management and accounting from Renmin University of China (RUC). Chen completed her Master of Science in Accountancy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC).
Anni Chen has done so much for Withum’s San Francisco office and the Firm as a whole. I could not think of anyone that deserves this recognition more. Her selfless dedication to our clients, team members and her community is truly inspiring to those around her. I’m so very proud of Anni and have truly enjoyed working with her and watching her expand her career achievements over the years.
Doug Pallotta, CPA and Partner in Charge of the San Francisco office
Anni’s significant contributions to the accounting industry include financial statement audits, revenue recognition, business combinations, complex financial instruments, and stock-based compensation. Her experience extends beyond her technical skills, as she is actively involved in networking activities and business development opportunities for the Firm. In addition to her technical prowess, Anni is a leader in Withum’s San Francisco office, mentoring many of the Firm’s team members. Anni truly exemplifies the 10 tenants of The Withum Way, the Firm’s unique values through which employees live and work, by thinking client centrally and giving back to the community. She demonstrates her commitment to giving back through volunteer activities for community organizations, such as Groceries for Seniors and Family House, Inc.
More than ever, the profession needs leaders like Anni Chen, who serve as beacons to guide the next generation of accountants. Anni sets the standard for excellence in leadership and is equally inspiring to women beginning their careers in accounting where precious few role models exist.
Denise Froemming, CPA and CEO of CalCPA
The CalCPA Women to Watch Awards will be presented on Friday, May 2, 2025. Withum congratulates Anni Chen on this remarkable achievement.
About Withum
Established in 1974, Withum is a national top-ranking public accounting Firm providing advisory, tax and audit services to businesses and individuals on a local-to-global scale. Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, Withum has a presence in major financial centers across the country. Withum is an independent member of HLB, the global advisory and accounting network. For more information, please visit our page.
About CalCPA
Founded in 1909, the California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA; calcpa.org) is the largest statewide professional association of certified public accountants in the United States. More than a century ago, CalCPA had a few hundred dollars and 40 members. Today, CalCPA offers a wide variety of benefits and services for CPAs and financial professionals with 14 chapters located throughout the state. We are committed to the education and betterment of our members and the profession.