Crystal Lau, Cpa, Cma
About Crystal Lau, Cpa, Cma
Crystal Lau, CPA, CMA, is the Revenue Accounting Manager at Coupa Software, with extensive experience in finance and accounting roles across various organizations.
Company
Crystal Lau is currently working at Coupa Software as a Revenue Accounting Manager. She has been in this position since 2022. Coupa Software is known for its cloud-based spend management software, and Crystal plays a central role in revenue accounting for the company. Her expertise aids in the month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensuring accurate revenue reporting.
Title and Current Role
Crystal Lau holds the position of Revenue Accounting Manager at Coupa Software. Since joining the company in 2022, she has been responsible for overseeing revenue recognition, working closely with various departments such as Deal Desk, FP&A, and Billing. Her role involves reviewing sales orders to ensure compliance with ASC 606 and conducting user acceptance testing (UAT) on financial systems like Netsuite, Salesforce, and OpenAir.
Past Experience at Surescripts
Before joining Coupa Software, Crystal Lau served in multiple roles at Surescripts. From 2020 to 2022, she worked as the Manager of Finance Revenue Recognition in Arlington, Virginia. Prior to that, she was a Principal Financial Analyst for nine months and a Senior Revenue Analyst for two years. Her experience at Surescripts allowed her to build a strong background in financial analysis and revenue recognition.
Previous Roles in Audit and Finance
Crystal Lau has a significant background in audit and finance, starting with her role as a Staff Auditor at Murray, Jonson, White & Associates, Ltd., PC, from 2013 to 2014. She then worked as an Audit Supervisor at RSM US LLP for three years. Additionally, she served as an Internal Audit Associate at Fannie Mae in Washington D.C. and held internship positions at The Wolf Group, PC and SHINEWING (HK) CPA Limited.
Education and Certifications
Crystal Lau is well-educated in finance and accounting. She holds a Master's degree in Accounting and a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting with a minor in Economics, both from the University of Virginia. Her academic background is complemented by her professional certifications as a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and CMA (Certified Management Accountant).