Karina Parlato

Karina is a seasoned accounting professional with over 20 years of leadership experience, serving as Controller, CFO, and other key financial roles across diverse industries. In addition to her industry expertise, she has also spent the past decade as an accounting educator, teaching upper-level accounting courses at multiple higher education institutions.

 

Holding a Master’s in Accounting from St. Edward’s University, Karina is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.

 

Committed to bridging the gap between industry and education, Karina serves on the Faculty Advisory Committee, staying actively engaged in academic discussions while thriving in the business world. She has a keen ability to clean up and refine accounting processes, helping both start-ups and established companies navigate complex financial challenges.

 

Most importantly, she finds genuine excitement in the world of accounting, proving that numbers, strategy, and precision can be both rewarding and fun!