ABOUT ANNE
In May 2020, Anne was selected as a senior analyst in RSM’s cutting edge Industry Eminence Program, which positions its senior analysts to understand, forecast and communicate economic, business and technology trends shaping the industries RSM serves. These senior analysts advise clients on conditions influencing middle market leaders. Anne’s focus is on the industrials industry.
Summary of experience
Anne has more than 13 years of consulting experience working with clients primarily focused in the upstream oil and gas, manufacturing, petrochemical and life sciences industries. Anne brings both industry and public experience to her clients. This experience allows her to have a better understanding of her clients’ objectives.
Anne has served as the project leader on numerous internal audit and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 engagements. Her relevant experience includes: leading outsourcing and co-sourcing teams and engagements; directing the implementation and maintenance of engagements; performing enterprise risk assessment(s); developing internal audit plans; executing enterprise risk management programs; and managing System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 examinations.
Prior to joining RSM, Anne served as an internal audit director overseeing and managing a budget, establishing key performance indicators to measure performance and establishing goals for continuous improvement. She developed and executed a full audit program. She also led and managed SOX 404 compliance efforts and co-developed an ERM program, including developing the ERM framework, facilitating annual framework updates and serving on the committee to provide critical risk oversight to identify, manage and proactively address current risks of the organization.
Professional Affiliations and Credentials
- Certified Public Accountant, Texas
- Certified Internal Auditor
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Institute of Internal Auditors, Houston Chapter, Vice President of Seminars
- United Way Leadership Circle
- Society of Certified Public Accountants
Education
- Master of Science, accounting, Trinity University
- Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Mississippi
Recent Perspectives
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Clean energy infrastructure is a key part of Biden's jobs plan
Companies in the energy industry and related sectors need to pay close attention to what the bill could potentially mean for them.
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Top energy industry trends for oil and gas companies to watch in 2021
2020 was a volatile year for the energy industry. As challenges remain, oil and gas companies should focus on these eight key trends.
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Conditions ripe for manufacturers, energy firms to make investments
Companies across the entire industrial space should assess what low interest rates mean for potential strategic investments
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Policy snapshot: Energy
Companies should assess Biden’s pledge to invest $1.7 trillion over the next 10 years toward the goal of achieving 100% clean energy.
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2020 Election preview: Energy
Environmental regulations and the use of federal lands for drilling activity are among the top issues for the industry.
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Comparing Trump and Biden's energy platforms
Comparing Trump and Biden's energy platforms - here’s a closer look at the candidates’ policies and platforms.
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Oil prices show record volatility in 2020: Path to recovery uncertain
The unprecedented imbalance the oil market has seen in 2020 has garnered extraordinary responses from both oil producers and policymakers.
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Manufacturing and energy industry outlook
Our Q2 manufacturing and energy outlook focuses on commodities supercycles, the electric vehicle market, and the new wave of globalization.