Meet Lisa Willauer, CPA – CTCPA Women's Awards Winner – Experienced Leader

In addition to serving numerous clients directly and indirectly, Lisa currently lead FML’s Tax Practice, as well as provides overall leadership and help drive firm strategy as one of the three co-founding partners of FML. Lisa is a trusted business adviser who is able to take complex issues and explain them clearly to her clients.

What inspired you to pursue the CPA career path?

I went to a business school and was required to take accounting my sophomore year.  They said you either get it or you do not; not only did I fully understand it, I enjoyed it. I changed my major and the trajectory of my life. 

What professional accomplishment are you most proud of? 

While there have been innumerable wins over the course of my career, co-founding FML in 2002 and helping the firm grow from three CPAs in a small office, to a talented staff of over 130 across five locations throughout Connecticut in under twenty-five years.

What is your next major goal?   

A relaxing and fulfilling retirement is definitely on the horizon, as it is for everyone, but even with that milestone ahead, my focus is always to help mentor and strengthen staff so they can achieve their professional goals, whether it’s earning their CPA or making Partner.

What is your favorite thing to do outside of work? 

Spending time with my grown children, my grandkids, and going to Lake Winnipesauke in the summer are always my top priorities outside of FML.