Laura Wittholz Cpa, Cga

Laura Wittholz, CPA, CGA has extensive work experience in various finance roles. Laura started their career in 2001 as the General Manager of OK47 Inc, where they worked until 2007. From there, they worked as a Finance Manager (freelance) for Helios Design Labs and Agility Inc. In 2008, Laura started their own business as a Freelance Accounting and Consulting specialist, providing services to multiple startups and small businesses. During this time, they also worked as the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Financial + Operating Officer of THE TEN SPOT beauty bar, where they currently hold the position of Controller. Laura has also served as a Member of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Franchise Association from 2019 to 2021. Laura has expertise in financial statement preparation and analysis, cash flow management, budgeting, team leadership, and franchise accounting, among other areas. Their industry experience includes creative/design, hospitality, retail, and franchise.

Laura Wittholz, CPA, CGA obtained their CPA, CGA designation from Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at Toronto Metropolitan University from 2008 to 2013. Laura also holds a Business Administration degree in Information Technology from Durham College, which they completed from 1995 to 1998. Additionally, Laura has a certification as a QuickBooks Advanced Certified ProAdvisor from Intuit. The specific date of their certification is not provided.