Carmen Hougland, Cpa
About Carmen Hougland, Cpa
Carmen Hougland is a Senior Tax Associate at Creative Planning Inc. in Overland Park, Kansas, specializing in tax planning and compliance for various clients since 2020.
Work at Creative Planning
Carmen Hougland serves as a Senior Tax Associate at Creative Planning Inc., a position she has held since 2020. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, she specializes in tax planning as part of the firm's comprehensive wealth management services. Her role includes contributing to tax planning and compliance services for a diverse clientele, which encompasses individuals, businesses, trusts, and not-for-profit entities. Creative Planning manages $47.9 billion in assets as of December 31, 2019, and provides services across all 50 states.
Previous Experience at BKD CPAs & Advisors
Before joining Creative Planning, Carmen Hougland worked at BKD CPAs & Advisors. She began her career there as an intern from 2016 to 2017 in the Kansas City, Missouri area. Following her internship, she was promoted to Senior Tax Associate, a position she held from 2017 until 2020. During her time at BKD, she gained valuable experience in tax services, which contributed to her expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Carmen Hougland earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business, completing her studies from 2012 to 2015. She continued her education at the same institution, obtaining a Master’s Degree in Accounting from 2015 to 2017. Her academic background has provided her with a strong foundation in accounting principles, which she applies in her current role in tax planning and compliance.