February 2013

Meet Laurie Tish, the new Chair for the ALD/CPAverify Committee! Laurie has just begun her fifth year serving on NASBA’s Board of Directors and is now serving her second year of a three year term as a Director-at-Large. She has served on a variety of committees, including UAA Committee, Global Strategies Committee, Strategic Initiatives Committee, Regulatory Response Committee, Nominating Committee and Mobility Implementation Sub-Committee. In 2005, Laurie joined Moss Adams LLP after 23 years with Deloitte & Touche LLP. Laurie is a nationally recognized speaker on topics including government accounting and auditing standards, federal compliance, and corporate governance in the public sector. We asked Laurie a few questions to help get to know her better:

Q. Where were you born and raised?

A. I was born and raised in Seattle, where I still live and work. (I am third generation Seattle native.)

Q. Tell us three fun facts about you.

  1. Mick and I travel via our Harley motorcycle to at least one NASBA Board meeting per year.
  2. Other hobbies include flower gardening, kayaking in Puget Sound, and watching my kids participate in their many sports and other activities.
  3. At Moss Adams LLP, I am the national practice leader for government services, and I also serve as the lead partner for our audit of corporate sustainability reports for several multi-national corporations.

Q. What are you most excited about for the new committee year?

A. I am most excited about achieving full participation in ALD and CPAverify and working with the committee and NASBA staff to ensure reliability and robust use by all of our State Boards.