Phone: 952-224-1626
Email: blauer@lbcarlson.com

Education

• BA in Accounting and Finance, University of St. Thomas. Magna Cum Laude

Professional Credentials

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Certificate of Educational Achievement Program in Governmental Accounting and Auditing
• Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• Member of the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA)
• Member of the Minnesota Association of School Business Officials (MASBO)
• Member of the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO)
• Member of the Minnesota Government Finance Officers Association (MnGFOA)
• Member of the Government Finance Officers Association of the U.S. and Canada (GFOA)

Responsibilities

Since 1986, Bill Lauer has specialized in providing accounting, auditing, and consulting services for governmental organizations. His client base includes municipalities, school districts and governmental agencies, among others. Bill’s focus in this sector enables him to provide clients with solutions that are thorough, tailored to their unique needs, and adhere to the latest governmental intricacies.

Business Experience

• Annual audits of Minnesota school districts, municipalities, and various other governmental entities.
• Audits of federal financial assistance programs of Minnesota school districts, municipalities, and various other governmental entities.
• Management consulting services, including internal control studies, budget development, operational and procedural reviews, debt service analysis, financial forecasts and projections, and implementation of new accounting and financial reporting standards.
• Assists city clients to obtain and retain Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
• Assists school district clients to obtain and retain Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting.

Professional History

• Previous: Principal – Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich & Co., P.A., Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Previous: Senior Accountant – Pannell Kerr Forster, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Interests & Hobbies

When not in the office, he enjoys travel, sports, and spending time with family and friends.

Location: Minneapolis
Services: Assurance & Attest, Consulting
Industries: Governmental