Sara Lord
Bachelor of Accountancy 1998 National Director of Assurance Services, McGladrey
Hall of Fame Sara Lord is the national director of assurance services for McGladrey. In her role, she is responsible for the firm’s methodologies, guidance, and training for all assurance services. McGladrey is a leading provider of assurance, tax, and consulting services focused on the middle market. The firm employs nearly 8,000 professionals and associates across 80 cities nationwide and has access to more than 32,000 people in 110 countries through its membership in RSM International. Sara serves on multiple professional committees and working groups as well as supporting the firm’s engagement in responding to consultation and exposure documents related to standard setting and regulatory change. Prior to joining McGladrey, Sara was a partner in a regional accounting firm, where she served as an engagement quality review partner for SEC registrants, served clients primarily in the real estate and professional services industries, and served as a concurring and consultation
resource for accounting and assurance needs. Sara also worked for a Big Four accounting firm in a variety of roles, including audit client service, national office consultation, and global office public policy. She recently served as a member of the Private Company Practice Section Technical Issues Committee of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and has been involved in various Center for Audit Quality committees. Sara received her Bachelor of Accountancy degree from the University in 1998. While at UND, she was active in Beta Alpha Psi, Beta Gamma Sigma, and Golden Key. Sara and her husband, Josh — also a UND alum — live in the Minneapolis area with their three children. She enjoys coaching and attending their activities and events.
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