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Lauren Kovar CPA, CGMA, CITP

Director - Client Advisory & Strategy, Thomson Reuters

Lauren is an expert in accounting transformation, tax technology strategy and finance improvement. Lauren advises Fortune 500 companies on leading practices for tax operations and technology. Her expertise covers the broad landscape of tax and beyond to areas of general process automation and data management.

Prior to joining Thomson Reuters, Lauren developed and led the Global Tax Technology function for General Motors where she designed and implemented the long-term strategic technology and process improvement vision for the global tax function. In the past she has managed M&A work, Finance and ERP systems, general ledger accounting and reporting. She started her career at KPMG, where she led audit engagements.

Lauren was recognized in 2016 by CPA Practice Advisor on its inaugural 20 Under 40 list honoring Supporting Stars who are shaping the future of the accounting industry from the outside. Lauren has received the AICPA’s Women to Watch – Emerging Leader Award. She is currently the Chair of the AICPA’s Tax Information and Operations Task Force, and a member of the CITP Credential Committee. Lauren was profiled for her work as a Chartered Global Management Accountant.


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