Laura Barbery, CPA, MST

Laura graduated from the University of Central Florida with her Master of Science degree in Taxation and obtained her CPA license soon thereafter.  Laura has been practicing in public accounting for over 20 years.  She advises clients on numerous tax and accounting matters, such as: business and estate planning, federal and state tax matters, IRS defense and audit matters, offer in compromise, intent to lien, entity type and structures, personal tax and wealth planning, including trusts and taxable gifts.

Laura also counsels a myriad of clients, including high net worth individuals and their families, beneficiaries of trusts and estates, small business owners, investors, prospective buyers, franchises, and start-ups.  She has over 20 years of tax experience with trusts, construction, development, condo hotel, condominium and homeowner associations, law practices, manufacturing, software integration, and various other industries.  

Laura is a member of the (FICPA) CIRA Legislative Committee. CIRA is the Common Interest Realty Associations, which is comprised of Condominium Associations, Homeowners' Associations, and Cooperative Housing Associations. She is one of a small number of CPAs in the state of Florida on this committee, and she teaches tax for the FICPA to other CPAs in the state at an annual conference. In her free time, Laura enjoys attending football games, traveling, and spending time with her family.