Hughes Pittman & Gupton, LLP (“HPG”), a Triangle-based CPA firm serving the financial management needs of local, multi-state, and international businesses, as well as their owners, announces Lauren Joyce as partner effective. January 1, 2016. Joyce has been promoted in recognition of her dedication to achieving client goals and her contributions to growing the firm.

“We are thrilled to have Lauren join HPG’s partner team,” says J. Mark Livingston, HPG Partner and Executive Committee Member. “Her years of dedication to the firm and serving our clients are highly valued. Lauren will certainly play an integral role in helping our Firm and our clients REACH success.”

Joyce joined HPG in 2006 as a member of the Firm’s audit team where she works with a variety of clients in the technology, life science, and clean tech industries as well as companies with government grants and contracts. Her experience in these industries includes attestation engagements, business consulting, transactional analysis, and preparation for and compliance under SOX. She also manages the firm’s Equity Solutions Team which provides outsourced stock option administration, consulting, and reporting for both public and private companies.

Additionally, Joyce serves on the Board of Rebuilding Together of the Triangle, a nonprofit providing critical repairs to the homes of low-income families. Lauren brings significant accounting expertise to the Board and is serving on the Finance Committee.