About The Instructor
Karen is a recognized expert in the tax treatment of fixed assets for commercial real estate and tax incentives for energy-efficient real estate, who has worked in public accounting and private industry for more than 25 years. As a CPA with a Master's in Taxation and an in-depth understanding of the engineering process, Karen creates unique planning strategies for a wide array of clients. She is particularly qualified to assist both internal and external accounting teams, delivering solutions throughout the real estate life cycle; seamlessly integrating fixed asset analysis and enhanced cost segregation studies with tax incentives for energy-efficient building improvements to produce immediate and recurring financial benefits for clients nationwide. Karen has lectured extensively on cost segregation and related tax-planning strategies for numerous industry groups and associations including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), CREW Network, and numerous state CPA societies. She continues to provide regular in-house training to accounting firms throughout the United States.
