Kara Schiller, CPA

Kara joined Vrakas in 2021, bringing over 15 years of experience in performing and managing audit and review engagements for private and middle-market clients, with a focus on financial institutions and real estate. Working within the audit department, Kara serves as the firm’s principal of technical assurance and quality control. Her responsibilities include assisting the assurance team with risk assessment strategies and audit methodology. She works closely with our teams to communicate the relevant technical guidance and implementation techniques for new audit or accounting standards.

Additionally, Kara leads our internal and external peer review processes. She maintains the firm’s quality control document, including updates for regulatory requirements and best practices. Kara also provides technical support on research matters and keeps the firm up-to-date on new FASB pronouncements, ASUs, SSARS, and AICPA ethics matters.

Kara grew up in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, and then attended college in Arizona, earning her Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Northern Arizona University. After many years in Arizona, she decided to come back to Wisconsin and currently resides in Wauwatosa. Outside of the office, she enjoys traveling, hiking, and playing tennis.