Seth Hennard, CPA, CGFM, CHFP was awarded the "Rookie of the Year" award at the Healthcare Financial Management Association, Western New York Chapter (HFMA WNY) 2016 Awards Dinner.  The award recognizes a member of HFMA who takes on either a leadership or volunteer role soon after joining the the local chapter.

Seth Hennard, CPA, CGFM, CHFP is a seasoned accounting professional with more than ten years experience in service to exempt organizations including municipal governments, school districts, various governmental entities and nonprofit organizations. He has extensive knowledge in auditing and reporting in accordance with Government Auditing Standards, maintaining and exceeding all continuing professional education requirements.  Seth possesses the CGFM professional certification from the Association of Government Accountants, recognizing the unique skills and special knowledge required of today's government financial managers. 

Healthcare Financial Management Association, Western New York Chapter (HFMA WNY) is an Association of individuals who are organized to improve financial management of healthcare institutions and related patient care organizations, and to foster and increase knowledge of and proficiency in financial management; conduct and participate in educational programs and activities concerning financial management; provide media for the interchange of ideas and dissemination of material relative to financial management; strengthen cooperation among individuals of varying disciplines in financial management; develop curricula and financial management supporting material for use by educational institutions; cooperate with healthcare institutions and related healthcare organizations and agencies, and other interested groups in matters pertaining to financial management; establish and promulgate principles relative to financial management; promote and encourage financial management standards of performance for individuals and institutions in the various areas of financial management; and undertake research in financial management related to these objectives.