Ashley Bates, Cpa
About Ashley Bates, Cpa
Ashley Bates is a Fund Controller at Carta, a position she has held since 2022. She has extensive experience in accounting and taxation, having previously worked in various roles including Senior Staff Accountant and Tax Analyst.
Work at Carta
Ashley Bates has served as Fund Controller at Carta since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing fund operations and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Her experience in fund management contributes to the effective administration of financial activities within the organization.
Previous Experience in Accounting
Before joining Carta, Ashley Bates held several positions in the accounting field. She worked as a Senior Staff Accountant at Pasternak & Associates, P.C. from 2007 to 2016, where she gained extensive experience in accounting practices. Additionally, she served as a Tax Analyst at Thomson Reuters for nearly a year in 2006-2007 and was the Assistant Fund Controller at Flow for 11 months in 2021-2022.
Entrepreneurial Background
Ashley Bates founded Bates CPA, PLLC, where she operated as the owner from 2016 to 2021 in Celina, Texas. This role allowed her to manage her own accounting practice, providing services to a diverse clientele and further developing her expertise in taxation and financial management.
Education and Expertise
Ashley Bates holds a Master's Degree in Taxation from the University of North Texas, which she completed from 2010 to 2014. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business from The University of Texas at Dallas, graduating in 2006. Her educational background supports her professional roles in accounting and finance.