Lauren E. Lowery |
Member
Lauren Lowery has served in public accounting since 1982, specializing in the areas of individual, partnership, and corporate taxation. She serves clients in various industries including manufacturing, retail, distribution, and not-for-profit industries. Lauren is active in the American Society of Women Accountants and has formerly served as president of the Birmingham chapter. Lauren works with staff and clients on issues involving tax compliance, planning and liability.
Designations and Certifications
Certified Public Accountant
Education
Birmingham-Southern College Birmingham, Alabama
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting and History, Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Member of Phi Beta Kappa
Continuing professional education in accounting, auditing, and tax
Areas of Special Emphasis
- Tax compliance for businesses and individuals
- Tax planning to minimize tax liability
- Tax consequences of business transactions and decisions
- Inventory methods, including LIFO and unicap issues
- Business entity selection
- State income taxation
Professional Honors & Affiliations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
- American Society of Women Accountants
- Birmingham Chapter, President 1994-1995
- National Director for the South Central Area Chapter (11 Chapters), 1998-1999
- Birmingham Tax Forum Board of Directors, 2008-2011
- The Edward L. Norton Board of Advisors for Management and Professional Education, Accounting Advisory Committee - Birmingham-Southern College 1996-2000
- IRS Tax Practitioner Council, 1996-1998
- Frequent lecturer on tax issues before professional and civic groups
