Morgan La Plant, Cpa
About Morgan La Plant, Cpa
Morgan La Plant is an Accounting Manager with extensive experience in the field of accounting, having worked at Bright Cellars since 2021 and previously at Grant Thornton LLP. La Plant holds a Master's Degree in Accounting and a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Current Role at Bright Cellars
Morgan La Plant currently serves as the Accounting Manager at Bright Cellars, a position held since 2021. In this role, Morgan oversees accounting operations and financial reporting processes. Bright Cellars is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where Morgan has been instrumental in managing the company's financial strategies and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
Previous Experience at Bright Cellars
Before becoming the Accounting Manager, Morgan worked as a Senior Accountant at Bright Cellars from 2019 to 2021. During this time, Morgan contributed to financial analysis and reporting, enhancing the company's accounting practices. This role followed Morgan's tenure at Grant Thornton LLP, where foundational accounting skills were developed.
Experience at Grant Thornton LLP
Morgan La Plant has significant experience with Grant Thornton LLP, having worked in various capacities from 2016 to 2019. Morgan began as an Audit Intern for two months in 2016, followed by a year as an Audit Associate from 2017 to 2018. Morgan then advanced to the position of Senior Associate, where responsibilities included conducting audits and preparing financial statements.
Educational Background
Morgan studied at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing was obtained from 2011 to 2015. Following this, Morgan pursued a Master's Degree in Accounting at the same institution, completing the program from 2015 to 2016. This educational background provided a strong foundation for a career in accounting and finance.
Internship Experience
In addition to formal roles, Morgan gained valuable experience as a Technology Transfer Intern at the UWM Research Foundation from 2014 to 2016. This internship involved working on projects related to technology commercialization. Morgan's early career also included an internship at Grant Thornton LLP, which helped develop essential auditing skills.