Paula’s Approach
Paula S. Rogers
CPA
Director of Accounting & Business Advisory / Member Owner
Overview
Paula Rogers is a director of accounting & business advisory based in our Cedar Rapids, Iowa, office, where she focuses on serving clients with complex tax and advisory needs.
Paula has worked in the tax and consulting industry since 1985. She began working at Savant when Terry Lockridge & Dunn joined the firm. She had spent more than three decades at Terry Lockridge & Dunn. Earlier in her career, she served as an accountant at Schreier, Kosbab, Cornell, Kahler & Co. in St. Paul, Minnesota.
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Paula maintains active memberships with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants. She also contributes to the community through board service with Four Oaks, where she serves on the finance committee, and through her role on the Regina Foundation stewardship committee.
Paula earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minor in business from the College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota.
Paula and her husband Mark have two children, Brandi and Trae. She enjoys traveling, reading, jogging, watching sports, and spending time with her family.
Credentials
- Certified Public Accountant
Areas of Focus
Accounting & Consulting Services
Integrated accounting, tax, payroll, and advisory services that help business owners navigate complexity, evaluate opportunities, and plan for the future.
Tax Advisory & Preparation
Working year-round to help you stay ahead of changing laws, find strategies to help lower your tax burden, and find new opportunities.
Savant Accounting & Business Advisory (SABA)
Year-round accounting, tax, and advisory guidance for closely held businesses and professional practices, from outsourced CFO support to succession and transition planning.
Education
- College of Saint Benedict
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting
Professional Designations
- Certified Public Accountant
Affiliations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) – member
- Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants – member
- Four Oaks – board member, Finance Committee member
- Regina Foundation – Stewardship Committee member
Insights & Perspectives
Thought leadership on wealth management, tax strategy, and financial planning.
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