Lori Allen
Director – CohnReznick Advisory LLC
CPA, Director – CohnReznick LLP
With more than 20 years of experience, Lori Allen oversees both audit and advisory teams and provides expert technical guidance on a variety of audits, including incurred costs, business systems, and proposal audits. She is also a subject matter expert for her advisory clients in areas such as cost allowability, audit readiness, and indirect rate structures.
Experience and credentials
Certified Public Accountant
Oversees all facets of the audit process, including planning, risk assessments, fieldwork, reporting, and review of work papers to ensure procedures are completed, conclusions are supported, and quality standards are maintained
Coordinates and responds to customers and auditees on audit scheduling and audit findings
Trains audit teams and other staff members on proper auditing methodologies, techniques, documentation, and quality
Maintains deep knowledge of FAR, CAS, and other regulatory supplements
Advised numerous contractors with millions of dollars in government-awarded contracts in areas such as accounting system reviews, incurred cost audits for prime and subcontractors, and termination claims and proposals
Clients have included the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Department of Defense (DOD), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and U.K. Ministry of Defense (MOD)
Education
M.S., Accounting – Strayer University
Professional affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
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