ABOUT LAURA
In January 2018, Laura 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 impacting middle market leaders. Laura’s focus is on the real estate industry.
Summary of Experience
Laura specializes in providing real estate audit and consulting matters for privately held companies and private equity funds specializing in real estate. She has thirteen years of experience in real estate and public accounting. Since joining RSM, she has worked with commercial, residential, retail, hotels and real estate opportunity funds, as well as performed due diligence services for real estate funds and various lenders in the real estate conduit markets.
Laura has managed audits for privately held clients reporting on the fair value and GAAP basis of accounting. She provides specific recommendations to clients’ senior management regarding internal control weaknesses and process inefficiencies. Laura has developed and presented multiple continuing education courses in the real estate industry.
Professional Affiliations and Credentials
- Certified Public Accountant
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Member of Illinois CPA Society
Education
- B.S., accounting and finance, Miami University