Lauren is a Manager at KatzAbosch, where she has been a member of the team since 2017. She provides audit, review, and compilation services to clients across a range of industries, bringing a proactive approach and sharp attention to detail to every engagement. As a technical reviewer within the firm, Lauren plays a key role in confirming that financial reports meet high standards of accuracy and quality.
Among the industries she serves, Lauren has developed particular depth in employee benefit plans and construction, where specialized compliance demands and reporting requirements call for a higher level of industry fluency. She holds the prestigious distinction of Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP), a certification held by fewer than 1,500 professionals nationwide.
Background & Credentials
Education
Randolph-Macon College, Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Economics/Business
Areas of Specialization
- Contractors and construction-related businesses
- Audits of employee benefit plans
- Planning and execution of audit, review, and compilation engagements
- Financial statement preparation and review
- Internal control evaluation and risk assessment
- Surety and bonding support for construction clients
- Work-in-progress (WIP) schedule review and analysis
Professional Designations
- Certified Public Accountant, 2022
- Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP), 2025
Professional Affiliations and Civic Involvement
- Leadership Studies Certification, Randolph-Macon College Leadership Fellows Program
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA)
- Construction Industry CPAs and Consultants (CICPAC)
