CHICAGO – June 17, 2026 – Sikich, a professional services company specializing in consulting, technology and compliance, today announced principal Ingrid Boyd, CPA, will assume leadership of its Employee Benefit Plan team from principal Karen Sanchez, CPA, QPA, who is retiring. Boyd will oversee a skilled team of specialized employee benefit plan auditors, administrators and consultants who understand the unique challenges plan sponsors face.
Boyd brings over 25 years of experience in public and industry accounting services to her new leadership position. While she specializes in employee benefit plan audits, she brings a strong background in technical accounting, SEC compliance, and global financial oversight. Her career spans leading global accounting firms and a multinational corporation, where she led a global total rewards accounting function and served on the organization’s global HR leadership team focused on compensation and benefits. Known for her commitment to quality, compliance, and talent development, Boyd is widely recognized as a trusted advisor and respected leader in the industry.
Sikich invests significant resources in its employee benefits practice, delivering distinct advantages to plan sponsors through consistent audit quality and an efficient, streamlined process. Boyd’s team is committed to continuous innovation and maintains deep expertise in the evolving regulatory landscape impacting employee benefit plans and related administration. This focus enables Sikich to provide best-in-class service to the more than 800 plans it audits, over 550 annual Form 5500s it prepares, and compliance and plan design the company executes for its clients.
To learn more about employee benefit plan audit services at Sikich, visit sikich.com.
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