Anna Leath, Cpa, Cisa
About Anna Leath, Cpa, Cisa
Anna Leath is an IT Audit Manager at Protiviti with extensive experience in IT auditing and a strong educational background in accountancy.
Professional Background
Anna Leath, CPA, CISA has built a robust career in IT audit and accounting. As an IT Audit Manager at Protiviti since 2020, Anna manages IT audits for clients across various sectors including healthcare, utilities, financial services, gaming, and manufacturing. Prior to this role, she served as a Senior IT Auditor and IT Auditor at Protiviti, where she gained extensive hands-on experience. Her career also includes roles such as Graduate Teaching Assistant at Trulaske College of Business and audit-related positions at MFA Oil Company and Boone County National Bank.
Education and Expertise
Anna Leath graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and a Master of Accountancy from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Her academic background has equipped her with a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices, augmented by professional certifications as a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor). This blend of education and certifications has prepared her for effective roles in IT auditing.
Career at Protiviti
Anna's journey at Protiviti began in 2014 as an IT Audit Intern. She later progressed to IT Auditor from 2015 to 2017, and then to Senior IT Auditor from 2017 to 2020. Currently, she holds the position of IT Audit Manager, a role she has been in since 2020. Her tenure at Protiviti has allowed her to develop and refine her skills in IT audit management, while working with clients from multiple industries.
Early Career Experience
Before her roles at Protiviti, Anna Leath accumulated diverse experience across several other organizations. She worked as a Corporate Accounting Intern at Caterpillar Inc. in 2013, providing her with exposure to corporate accounting practices. Additionally, she served as an Audit Assistant at MFA Oil Company and as a Senior Teller at Boone County National Bank. These early roles helped establish her foundational skills in accounting and auditing.