ZACH GATES

Zach Gates leads the Iowa office's Client Accounting Services (CAS) practice. He also leads various engagements within Iowa's transaction services practice, including due diligence/quality of earnings analysis and capitalizations. Zach focuses on startups and high growth businesses from a CFO role by being their trusted advisor, assisting with capitalization and financing transactions, developing financial models, and providing timely and accurate financial information to foster decision making and the achievement of strategic plans and goals. Zach serves clients in numerous industries, including startups, technology, real estate, and manufacturing.

Prior to leading the Iowa CAAS team, Zach spent seven years in the audit department, providing audit and assurance services to clients in various industries, including real estate and construction, manufacturing, technology, and employee benefit plans.

Certifications

• Licensed CPA in Iowa
• Bachelor of Science in Finance, Iowa State University
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Upper Iowa University