Laura O’Brien, CPA, MST 2019 MSCPA Woman to Watch
ALL CPAs is excited to announce Laura O’Brien, CPA, MST will be honored as a recipient of the Massachusetts Society of CPAs’ (MSCPA) 11th Annual Women to Watch Awards. These prestigious awards honor women who have made significant contributions to the accounting profession, their organizations, community, and in the development of women as leaders. Laura will be recognized in the Experienced Leader category.
Since joining ALL CPAs in 1993, Laura has built a strong client base servicing the accounting and tax needs of individuals and privately held businesses. Her focus has given her a major role in clients’ wealth management and her clients include businesses in a broad range of industries including service, medicine, education, investment, and real estate.
Laura has introduced and implemented new programs at ALL including being the architect of the firm’s career development guide, launching the alternative work arrangement program, and implementing the very popular Dress for Your Day policy. She also has helped create the agenda and materials, as well as co-chaired and presented at the past several Firm Partner Retreats. Laura is passionate about preparing the next generation of leaders at the firm and plays an active role in mentoring younger staff and advocating their accomplishments to firm management. She also has developed and led professional training programs for staff including piloting the Learning Paths Program and co-chairing the training committee.
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Laura for over twenty-five years. I’ve seen firsthand daily the positive impact Laura’s hard work, dedication, professionalism, and empathy has had on her clients, colleagues, the firm, and especially younger staff,” said Ron Loberfeld, CPA, managing partner of ALL CPAs.
Bruce A. Gold, CPA added, “She leads by example with her strong work ethic, positive energy, industry accomplishments, and commitment to excellence for her clients. She also strives to constantly make improvements at ALL. She has the confidence of both the staff and the partners, making her a trusted leader at all levels of the firm.”
Laura O’Brien and Red Sox Hall of Fame Pitcher Dennis Eckersley at a 2018 NN Chamber Networking Event
A Brookline resident, Laura has been an active volunteer in innumerable children’s school and sports programs, including serving on the board of the Brookline Public Schools PTO. She also supports ALL’s community outreach efforts and is a vocal proponent for Diversity and Inclusion initiatives. She is involved in several professional organizations, including serving on the Board of Directors at the MSCPA, and taking an active role in women’s initiatives at the MSCPA.
ALL is proud to share Laura’s accomplishment and extends our warmest congratulations. Laura will be honored at the 2019 Women’s Leadership Summit on October 24 at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf.
About ALL CPAs
ALL CPAs is a full-service certified public accounting and business advisory firm located in Chestnut Hill, MA. We specialize in tailoring services to suit the needs of individuals and their families, closely-held businesses, business owners and entrepreneurs as well as high net worth clients and nonprofit organizations. In addition to our accounting, audit and tax services, ALL has a niche in business valuation, and provides valuable ideas and assistance in the areas of business consulting, estates, trust and financial planning, personal financial administration and strategic growth management and consulting.
