Kara Yeaste, Cpa, Cma
About Kara Yeaste, Cpa, Cma
Kara Yeaste is an Associate Manager at The Siegfried Group, with a background in accounting and finance. She has experience in financial statement audits and has worked with Fortune 1000 companies, previously holding positions at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Deloitte.
Work at The Siegfried Group
Kara Yeaste currently serves as an Associate Manager at The Siegfried Group, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she provides interim financial assistance to Fortune 1000 companies during critical times of need. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Senior Associate at The Siegfried Group from 2018 to 2020. Her experience at the firm includes significant involvement in financial statement audits and compliance audits across various industries.
Previous Experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Kara Yeaste worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) as an Assurance Associate from 2015 to 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. During her tenure, she gained experience in PCAOB financial statement audits, particularly in the manufacturing sector. Earlier, she completed a two-month internship at PwC in 2014, which provided her with foundational knowledge in assurance services.
Internship Experience
Kara Yeaste has a diverse internship background that includes roles at Deloitte and Merrill Lynch. In 2014, she interned at Deloitte for three months as a Tax Intern in Cincinnati, Ohio. Additionally, she worked as a Finance Intern at Merrill Lynch in 2012 for two months in Blue Ash, Ohio. These internships contributed to her understanding of financial services and tax compliance.
Education and Expertise
Kara Yeaste earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Finance from Northern Kentucky University, where she studied from 2010 to 2015. She holds dual degrees in these fields, along with a minor in business administration. Her academic background, combined with her professional experience, equips her with a strong foundation in financial analysis and auditing.
Athletic Background
During her time at Northern Kentucky University, Kara Yeaste was a student-athlete and played soccer for four years. This experience not only demonstrates her commitment and teamwork skills but also reflects her ability to balance academics with athletics.