Laura Richard, Cpa, Cia, Cisa
About Laura Richard, Cpa, Cia, Cisa
Laura Richard is the Vice President of Internal Audit and Sarbanes Oxley at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp., where she champions innovation and firm values. With extensive experience at EY and a strong commitment to professional development, she actively engages with the Institute of Internal Auditors.
Current Role at Madison Square Garden
Laura Richard serves as the Vice President of Internal Audit and Sarbanes-Oxley at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. since 2021. In this role, she focuses on ensuring compliance with financial regulations and enhancing internal audit processes. She acts as an innovation champion, assisting practice leadership in developing new and enhanced solutions for clients. Her work contributes to the overall integrity and efficiency of the organization.
Previous Experience at EY
Laura Richard worked at EY for a total of 13 years, holding various positions. From 2007 to 2020, she served as an Advisory Services Senior Manager in New York, NY. Following this role, she transitioned to Senior Manager of Business Consulting at EY from 2020 to 2021 for 11 months. Her extensive experience at EY provided her with a strong foundation in advisory and consulting services.
Education and Qualifications
Laura Richard obtained her Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Louisiana State University. She holds several professional certifications, including CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), and CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor). These qualifications support her expertise in internal auditing and financial compliance.
Professional Involvement and Networking
Laura Richard engages actively with the New York Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors, which has nearly 4,000 members. She provides networking, training, and professional development opportunities to members. Additionally, she volunteers on the Executive Committee of this chapter, which is the largest in the country, demonstrating her commitment to the internal audit profession.
Personal Values and Leadership
Laura Richard emphasizes gratitude as a personal purpose, aiming to positively impact the people around her in both their professional and personal achievements. She serves as a culture champion within her organization, embodying the firm values of integrity, respect, teaming, energy, enthusiasm, and courage to lead.