BKD Promotes Charles Laughridge to Managing Consultant

Jan. 9, 2013 - PRLog -- KANSAS CITY, MO. – Michael Burlew, BKD, LLP managing partner, announces the promotion of Charles Laughridge to managing consultant.  Laughridge delivers unmatched client service, embraces change and shows dedication to the firm’s values and the accounting industry.  He assumed the new role on December 1, 2012.

Career paths at BKD are divided into levels, and each position is defined by its own set of duties, responsibilities and competencies requiring cumulative and advanced degrees of education, training and experience.  Personnel also must demonstrate their leadership abilities as coaches and mentors, as well as active community members.  Individuals become candidates for promotion after successfully mastering their existing level.

“This is a recognition of Charles’ proven ability as a specialist that manages engagements, client relationships and personnel,” Burlew said.  

Laughridge has more than 30 years of experience in the business management field, working in operations management, profit and loss management, supply chain management, logistics, technology development and service delivery.  He provides information technology and risk management services to clients in the financial industry.  He holds the Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT® (CGEIT®) certification and also is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

About BKD

BKD, LLP is the top-tier U.S. CPA and advisory firm that delivers its experience and service with a deep understanding of your business, your needs and what it takes to improve your business performance.  BKD’s approximately 2,000 personnel, including approximately 250 partners, serve clients in all 50 states and internationally.  To learn more, visit bkd.com (http://www.bkd.com/).

Praxity, AISBL, a global alliance of independent firms, enhances BKD’s ability to serve the dynamic needs of multinational clients.  Praxity™ provides the gateway to tax, assurance and consulting services delivered by alliance firms committed to the highest standards required in international business.