Brenda is a principal in Baker Tilly’s San Diego, California office. She has more than 15 years of experience in public accounting and private industry specialization. Brenda has significant experience performing audits of charter schools, healthcare organizations, social service organizations, charitable foundations, community organizations and employee benefit plans. She has extensive experience with Yellow Book compliance, including single audits and is a member of the firm’s employee benefit plan practice. Brenda serves on Baker Tilly's Not-For-Profit Technical Committee, operates as an internal inspector for the firm and leads the Western Region not-for-profit practice.
- Manages all aspects of audit engagements including planning, assessment of internal controls, analytical reviews, budget preparations and audit execution
- Reviews and analyzes financial statements and related footnote disclosures to be in compliance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Evaluates internal controls and develops recommendations to improve client processes, control structure and efficiency
- Communicates findings directly with senior management
- Licensed CPA in California and New Jersey
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA)
- New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA)