July 11th Lunch & Learn NOW August 6th!!
Our Panel will Spill the Tea on the Good, Bad and Ugly of the tax reform for business owners and the steps they suggest to limit your tax liability. CPAs share their best tips to track expenses and revenues so you are aware of your real profit.
Panelists: Amy Corcoran, Jessica Leblanc & Jessica Reilly
Joined by Moderator: Gina Rachel
Jessica D. LeBlanc, CPA, CFF has over 18 years of experience in private industry and public accounting as well as over 15 years of experience in the real estate industry. She owns her own CPA Consulting Firm called Jessica D. LeBlanc, CPA, L.L.C. in which she provides financial consulting and accounting services in the areas of business consulting, forensic accounting, litigation support services and outsourced accounting services. In addition to her Certified Public Accountant and Financial Forensics certification, she is a Louisiana licensed real estate broker and owner of CPA Realty, LLC. Jessica earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Master of Business Administration from the University of New Orleans. Active in the profession, she is a member of various organizations, including the Society of Louisiana CPAs where she is the Immediate Past President of the New Orleans Chapter and also has served as Past Chairman of its Business Consulting Committee and past member of its Career Awareness and Student Outreach Committee. Jessica also served for several years as Treasurer / Vice President of the American Marketing Association’s New Orleans Chapter and she is also a graduate of the Young Leadership Council’s Leadership Development Series. Jessica is married to her high school sweetheart, Greg, and they have two children, a 21 year old son named Trey and a 14 year old daughter named Tristin.
Jessica K. Reilly, CPA is a Tax Manager who specializes in Federal and state tax compliance, tax planning and research for family owned businesses and related individuals, trusts, and estates. She has experience with a wide range of client industries including retail, restaurants and bars, professional service industries and marine transportation. Jessica earned her Bachelor of Science in accounting from LSU. She is a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners and frequent presenter for Junior Achievement teaching young students about financial literacy. She has also volunteered with various causes including Lowernine.org homebuilding, Second Harvest Food Bank, WYES fundraisers and others. Active in her profession, Jessica is a devoted member of the Society of Louisiana CPAs and has held several positions on the New Orleans Chapter Board, the most recent being President for the 2017-2018 fiscal year. She has held other leadership positions on LCPA committees and is a former chapter representative for the Emerging CPA committee. She also regularly speaks to college students regarding the CPA career path and represents the firm at recruiting and networking events at universities.
Amy Corcoran specializes in providing tax services to individuals, small business owners and nonprofit organizations. Prior to starting Amy E. Corcoran, CPA, Amy worked in the tax department of a large regional CPA firm for 14 years, focusing on operating businesses and nonprofit entities. She has a Bachelor of Science in Management and Accounting and Finance and a Bachelor of Professional Accountancy from Tulane University. Amy is also a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the State of Louisiana.
She is a member of the Society of Louisiana CPAs and its New Orleans Chapter and the American Institute of CPAs. Amy is a member of the Junior League of New Orleans, the Young Leadership Council and the Krewe of Muses. She currently serves as Treasurer of Market Umbrella and a board member of Easter Seals Louisiana. She is a past Board Member and Officer of the Young Leadership Council, Hands On New Orleans and New Orleans Faith Health Alliance.
