Services
Overview
A member of ORBA’s Audit Group, Kara Austin began her career at ORBA as a summer intern. She specializes in performing audits, reviews and compilations for both privately-held companies and not-for-profit organizations in a variety of industries. In addition to attestation engagements, Kara provides tax services to individuals, corporations and partnerships.
Kara currently co-chairs ORBA’s Women’s Alliance Group.
Services
Overview
A member of ORBA’s Audit Group, Kara Austin began her career at ORBA as a summer intern. She specializes in performing audits, reviews and compilations for both privately-held companies and not-for-profit organizations in a variety of industries. In addition to attestation engagements, Kara provides tax services to individuals, corporations and partnerships.
Kara currently co-chairs ORBA’s Women’s Alliance Group.
Proactive
Kara understands the importance of working side-by-side with clients to understand their unique financial circumstances. She prides herself on being accessible to clients, addressing any questions or concerns they have along the way.
Outside the Office
Outside of the office, Kara enjoys listening to podcasts, curating music playlists and exploring different cuisines. She also likes traveling to Texas to visit her family and friends.
Certifications & Licenses
- Certified Public Accountant
Education
- B.B.A., Accounting, minor in Information Systems, Loyola University Chicago; Beta Alpha Psi
- Business Data Analytics Certification, Loyola University Chicago; Chi Omega Lambda Mu
News
ORBA Announces New Hires to Audit and Cloud CFO Services Groups
Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. (ORBA), one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce that Kara Austin, Jan Barkalow, Angelo Barone, Angel Campuzano and Kelli Johnson have joined the firm’s Audit and Cloud CFO Services Groups.