Kathy Johnson CPA, CFF, CGMA, MBA

Current: Partner for CPA Forensic Plus, LLP, Adjunct Professor at the Cal State University, San Bernardino and the University of Redlands
Former: VP Finance Los Angeles Newspaper Group, Inland Division

Certifications include CPA, CGMA, Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), and has a MBA from Pepperdine University. Professional experiences were gained in roles that include Financial Reporting, coordination and analysis of Operating and Capital budgets, Corporate Governance, and Financial Forecasting, to include profitability analysis and oversight of the monthend closing process. Other activities include assuming the financial leadership role for divisional plans and proposals with financial implications, as well as actively involved in identifying and analyzing business improvement and operational efficiency opportunities. Additional responsibilities include legal litigation support, cash flow and business valuations, damages, and estate/trust accounting issues.

Professional Association activities include serving as Vice Chair for California Society of CPA’s and AICPA Council member.