Alison Parker
About Alison Parker
Alison Parker is an Executive Editor at Thomson Reuters, specializing in auditing employee benefit plans, including 401(k) plan audits. She has extensive experience in public accounting across various industries, including healthcare pharmaceuticals, technology, and manufacturing.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Alison Parker has been serving as Executive Editor at Thomson Reuters since 2020. In this role, she oversees editorial content and ensures the accuracy and quality of publications. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Technical Editor at Thomson Reuters from 2012 to 2020, where she contributed to the development of technical documentation and resources.
Education and Expertise
Alison Parker earned her Master of Accounting (MAc) degree from the M.J. Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University, where she studied from 1994 to 1998. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in auditing employee benefit plans, including 401(k) plan audits. She has significant experience in the healthcare pharmaceuticals sector, as well as in technology and manufacturing industries.
Background
Alison Parker has an extensive career in public accounting, beginning as an Audit Manager at KPMG LLP from 1999 to 2004. She then served as Accounting Manager at Galderma from 2004 to 2007. Following her time at Galderma, she worked at Whitley Penn as Audit Senior Manager from 2007 to 2012, before joining Thomson Reuters.
Professional Experience in Auditing
Throughout her career, Alison Parker has developed a strong focus on auditing employee benefit plans. Her roles in various organizations have equipped her with the skills necessary to conduct thorough audits, particularly in the context of 401(k) plans. Her experience spans multiple industries, including healthcare pharmaceuticals, technology, and manufacturing.