Our Team
Daria Cooper, CPA
Audit Manager
Education:
Mississippi State University – Bachelor of Accountancy and Master of Professional Accountancy (Summa Cum Laude)
Experience
Prior to joining Pugh CPAs in 2024, Daria worked for one of the Big 4 accounting firms for six years serving large public and privately held companies. Daria served clients in auditing and accounting services related to a variety of industries, including construction contractors, manufacturers, healthcare, not for profit organizations and employee benefit plans. Some of her services include:
- Financial and Compliance Audits
- Review and Compilation Services
- Agreed-upon Procedures Engagements
What’s On My Playlist
- Corinne Bailey Rae – Put Your Records On
- KT Tunstall – Suddenly I See
- Bill Withers – Lovely Day
- The Head and The Heart – Let’s Be Still
- Aerosmith – I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing
Professional & Civic Affiliations:
- Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Young Professionals of Knoxville
- Girls on the Run Greater Knoxville: Girl Empowerment Programs (Treasurer)
