Lori Kozen

About Lori Kozen

I am a Managing Director with over 20 years of experience in financial statement accounting, auditing, and SEC reporting, developed through my career at KPMG and education at UC Berkeley\'s Haas School of Business. I specialize in audits for public and private clients under PCAOB and AICPA standards, with expertise in internal control over financial reporting (Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance), comfort letters, and agreed-upon procedures.I excel at leading complex engagements, ensuring audit quality, and building strong relationships with clients and teams. My work is driven by a commitment to precision, integrity, and continuous improvement, with a focus on delivering value at every stage.In addition to my professional work, I serve on the board of the Japanese American Museum of San Jose, supporting efforts to preserve and share the history and culture of Japanese Americans. My family’s legacy—descendants of immigrant farm workers and WWII incarcerees—inspires my belief in resilience and the importance of community.

Experience

1. Managing Director

   KPMG US

   Oct 2019 — Present

   Audit Managing Director in KPMG LLP’s Technology practice based in KPMG’s Silicon Valley office. Experience providing financial statement audit, audit of internal controls, and financial reporting services.Responsible for directing the audits of public companies in the technology space primarily in the electronics and software industries in accordance with PCAOB requirements, U.S. GAAP and SEC rules and regulations. Experience ranges from SEC filings, to auditing acquisitions and divestitures, to managing the audits of internal control over financial reporting under SOX section 404.Technical skills include those in the areas of:• Audit and Risk Management• Regulatory Compliance, including Sarbanes Oxley• Revenue with multiple elements• Stock-based compensation• Business combinations• Audit of income taxes

Education

• University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business

  Bachelor of Science, Emphasis in Accounting

  2001 — 2005

Skills

• Accounting
• Auditing