Kayla (Barnett) Bauer, Cpa
About Kayla (Barnett) Bauer, Cpa
Kayla (Barnett) Bauer is a CPA and the Manager of Technical Accounting & Reporting at Boom Supersonic, where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in both public and private sector accounting, she specializes in SEC reporting and technical accounting.
Work at Boom Supersonic
Kayla Bauer has served as the Manager of Technical Accounting & Reporting at Boom Supersonic since 2021. In this role, she has contributed to the development of technical accounting policies and participated in the implementation of new accounting standards. Her position is critical for ensuring compliance with financial reporting requirements within the aerospace industry, leveraging her expertise in SEC reporting and technical accounting.
Previous Experience in Accounting
Before joining Boom Supersonic, Kayla Bauer held several positions in the accounting field. She worked at MarkWest Energy Partners, L.P. as Senior of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting from 2014 to 2016 and later as Supervisor of SEC Reporting from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she gained experience as an Assurance Senior at Ernst & Young from 2011 to 2014. These roles provided her with a strong foundation in both public and private sector accounting.
Education and Expertise
Kayla Bauer earned her Master of Accounting from the University of Arizona, Eller College of Management in 2011, following her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting, completed in 2010. Her educational background supports her expertise in SEC reporting and technical accounting, essential for her current role in the aerospace sector.
Early Career and Internships
Kayla Bauer began her career in accounting with internships at Grant Thornton LLP as an Economic Advisory Services Intern and at Beach Fleischman PC as a Tax Intern in 2010. These early experiences, along with her time as a Barista at Starbucks Coffee Company from 2006 to 2008, contributed to her professional development and understanding of the business environment.
High School Education
Kayla Bauer completed her high school education at Salpointe Catholic High School, attending from 2002 to 2006. This foundational education set the stage for her future academic and professional pursuits in accounting.