Ca M.fin Laura MacEdo R. Cpa

Laura Macedo R. has a strong background in tax and finance, with over 20 years of experience in various companies. Laura Macedo R. is currently serving as the Head of Tax at J.D. Power, a global leader in consumer insights, advisory services, and data analytics.

Before joining J.D. Power, Laura worked as a Senior Tax Manager at Amp Energy, a global energy transition platform. Laura Macedo R. was responsible for developing, owning, and operating clean energy assets around the world. Prior to that, they worked as a Tax Consultant at LAMRO Tax Advisory and as a Tax Manager at Gallagher, a US-based insurance brokerage and risk management firm.

Laura also gained valuable experience as a Consultant at Deloitte, where they specialized in international tax matters. Laura Macedo R. served as a Senior Manager in international tax and later became a Manager in corporate tax. Additionally, they worked at Yamana Gold Inc., a Canadian mining company, where they held the position of Manager in international tax and transfer pricing.

Earlier in their career, Laura worked at Deloitte Peru as a Senior Tax Manager in corporate tax, focusing on the mining sector. Laura Macedo R. also worked at KPMG Canada as a Tax Specialist in corporate tax, specifically in the mining and natural resources industry.

Laura's diverse work experience and expertise in tax and finance make their a highly accomplished CPA and CA professional.

Laura Macedo R. obtained their Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from Universidad de Lima in Lima, Peru. Laura Macedo R. also completed a postgraduate program on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) from the same university. Additionally, Laura completed a Masters Degree in Finance from Esade in Barcelona, Spain.

In terms of professional certifications, Laura is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in both Canada and Peru. Laura Macedo R. obtained their CPA designation in Canada from the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA Ontario), and their CPA designation in Peru from the Colegio de Contadores Públicos de Lima.

Laura has also pursued various additional educational courses and certifications throughout their career. These include completing In-Depth Tax courses (Parts I, II, and III) from the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada), as well as an In-Depth International Tax course from CPA Canada. Laura Macedo R. has also attended an International Tax Law course in Buenos Aires, Argentina, hosted by Universidad Austral. Furthermore, Laura completed a post-degree program in Peruvian Taxation from Universidad de Lima.

In terms of language studies, Laura completed a Portuguese Language program at George Brown College.

Overall, Laura Macedo R. has a diverse education history, including degrees and certifications in accounting, finance, tax, and international financial reporting standards.