Liezl Malabanan is a Principal at CLA LLP and a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of California, with over 20 years of experience in public accounting. She specializes in financial statement audits for higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations. Prior to joining CLA, Liezl served as a Managing Director at KPMG, where she led complex audit engagements. She is also a dedicated educator, having served as an instructor within the firm, delivering training on auditing standards, accounting updates, and emerging issues. Liezl began her career with SGV & Co. and is a graduate of the University of Santo Tomas. She is passionate about delivering high-quality assurance services, building strong client relationships, and mentoring professionals in the field.