Elaine Cahoon

Elaine Cahoon recently joined the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) in October 2024 as an IFAC Fellow.  She began her career at KPMG conducting financial statement audits across various sectors, including US federal government agencies, non-profit organizations, commercial real estate, and defense contractors.  Ms. Cahoon is a subject matter expert in US independence standards and worked in KPMG’s Risk Management-Independence group to addresses engagement team inquiries and draft firm policy, guidance, and training related to independence matters. 

Ms. Cahoon is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Government Financial Manager, Certified Information Systems Auditor, and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.