Carla has operated her own accounting practice, been employed as a tax accountant for both small and large accounting firms, and held a position with a “Big 4” accounting firm. Previously, Carla served as the Chief Financial Officer for a mid-sized manufacturer in Virginia, and held academic appointments such as Chair of the Department of Accounting and Finance. Carla specializes in teaching taxation, managerial accounting, and controllership, and has also taught courses in financial accounting, energy accounting, corporate finance, and entrepreneurship.