Lauren Shugrue, CPA

Founding Partner

With over 18 years of experience, Lauren has established herself as a leader in the accounting industry. Since co-founding the firm in 2017, she has played a key role in shaping its growth and innovation. Lauren leads the firm’s attest division and provides tax and consulting services to a range of clients. Her focus on high-quality client service and proactive business development has been integral to the firm’s success. She has also spearheaded the implementation of a paperless technology environment, showcasing her commitment to operational efficiency and sustainability. 

Lauren is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants (CTCPA).  Beyond her professional accomplishments, she is a passionate advocate for community service and is actively involved in women’s networking organizations. In 2024, she founded Roar for The Cause, a nonprofit focused on raising funds and awareness for breast cancer in women under forty. Lauren balances her professional achievements with family, enjoying her time with her husband Tom and their three children Hailey, Tucker, and Mackenzie.

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Education

    • Stonehill College – Easton, MA
      Bachelor of Science in Accounting – 2007
    • University of New Haven – New Haven, CT
      Master’s degree in Taxation – 2013

Career Highlights

  • Recipient of the 2025 CTCPA Women’s Award and 2024 Westfair Women Innovators Award
  • Lauren is an active advocate for Women in business and breast cancer awareness.

Did You Know?

  • Lauren loves to travel, one of her favorite destinations is the Louvre museum in Paris.
  • She met her husband while attending Stonehill College and loves spending time with her family and children.
  • She has three kids; Hailey (her oldest daughter), Tucker & Mackenzie (twins), as well as two dogs.
  • Lauren is very family-oriented and close with her two sisters and mother. She is also an aunt to two nephews.
  • Lauren is an active board member of the Women’s Leadership Network for the Bridgeport Regional Business Counsel.