Lisa Bennett, CPA

Lisa Bennett, CPA, has over 30 years’ experience in the accounting industry performing tax services and audit, review and compilation services. Lisa’s experience includes a wide range of assignments in various industries including wholesale, retail, professional services, and farming.  Although Lisa has extensive prior experience in assurance services as well, she is currently working in our tax department. She also assists clients in initial setup and offers support with QuickBooks software.

A Mississippi State graduate in the Class of 1984, Lisa received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Banking & Finance.  She is a Certified Public Accountant, and is licensed in the state of Mississippi.  With many years invested in the accounting industry, Lisa is currently a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the MS Society of CPAs, and has previously served as Secretary and Treasurer of the Southeast Chapter of MSCPA.

Lisa is originally from the Mississippi Delta; more specifically, Indianola, MS.  Lisa and her husband are communicants of St. John’s Episcopal Church here in Laurel. She has volunteered since 2014 with the Empty Bowls fundraiser at St. Johns, where in 2017 she co-chaired the event. Lisa, along with her husband, Greg, have been involved with the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art Gala the past three years. In 2014, Lisa co-chaired the display committee and, in 2017, Lisa and Greg served as chairmen of the silent auction.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants