Lauren Tabone, Cpa, Cia
About Lauren Tabone, Cpa, Cia
Lauren Tabone is the Associate Director of Internal Audit & Financial Advisory at Protiviti, with a background in risk advisory and internal audit.
Professional Experience at Protiviti
Lauren Tabone has been working as an Associate Director, Internal Audit & Financial Advisory at Protiviti since 2014. Based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, she has focused on projects related to internal auditing and financial guidance. Her extensive experience in the field has made her an integral part of the team, contributing to the firm’s various auditing and advisory functions.
Previous Role at EY
Before joining Protiviti, Lauren Tabone served as a Senior in Risk Advisory at EY from 2013 to 2014. Located in New York, NY, she dedicated a year to advancing risk management strategies and supporting auditing processes. Her role at EY involved evaluating and enhancing risk controls, which provided her with valuable insights and experience.
Career Beginnings at Nawrocki Smith, LLP
Lauren Tabone began her career at Nawrocki Smith, LLP, where she worked as a Staff in Internal Audit from 2008 to 2011 and then as a Senior in Internal Audit from 2012 to 2013. Over these years, based in Long Island, NY, she specialized in internal auditing practices, gaining foundational experience in the field. These positions enabled her to develop her auditing skills and professional acumen.
Educational Background
Lauren Tabone holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting from Penn State University, where she studied from 2004 to 2007. During her undergraduate studies, she also spent a semester abroad in London, England, which broadened her international business perspective. Additionally, she studied International Business at the University of Westminster in 2007.
Advocacy for Data Analytics and RPA
In her professional journey, Lauren Tabone has been a prominent advocate for the use of data analytics and robotic process automation (RPA) in audit engagements. She has championed these technologies to enhance audit plans and streamline workpaper documentation, demonstrating her commitment to leveraging innovative tools for improved auditing efficiency.