SOCAL MARKET MANAGING PRINCIPAL
BDO USA P.C.
WHY: Manages firm’s assurance practice for the Southern California market. BS in Accounting from USC. Industry specialties include technology, real estate, manufacturing, and consumer products. Skilled at working with publicly traded companies from initial public offerings to 404 engagements. Extensive experience assisting with client’s ’33 and ’34 Act filing requirements; SEC experience specifically includes initial public and secondary offerings, private investment in public equity (PIPE) transactions, debt offerings, M&A transactions and non-traded SEC registrants.
IN THE NEWS: Top official overseeing 198 employees in the Southern California market, which includes 74 CPAs. BDO is the eighth largest accounting firm in Orange County by headcount.
NOTABLE: Counts some 37 years of experience, with more than 28 years spent with BDO, including working with public, privately held and nonprofit companies. Prior to joining BDO, was with a Big Four accounting firm and in private industry with Hughes Electronics. Strategic and innovative leader whose leadership roles have included Women’s Inclusion Co-Chair, BDO Flex Champion and mentor within BDO’s Leadership Institute. Active in the Orange County Community with CASA of Orange County and the United Way of Orange County.
IN HER WORDS: “If we have learned anything over the past many years, it is that continuous change is our new normal. Embracing change and viewing as an opportunity and not an obstacle is the key to success.”
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