Julia Hansen is a Senior Audit Manager at Sorren CPAs P.C., based in Petaluma, California. She brings extensive experience leading audit engagements from planning through completion, serving as the primary point of contact for clients and overseeing teams to ensure high-quality, efficient delivery. Julia works with organizations across the nonprofit, agriculture, healthcare, employee benefit plan, manufacturing, and distribution sectors, supporting clients ranging from $1 million to $100 million in revenue. She is especially known for building strong, trust-based relationships and serving as a dependable resource for clients navigating complex reporting and compliance requirements.
With a strong technical foundation, Julia assesses audit risk and designs strategies to ensure compliance with GAAP, GAAS, and applicable regulatory standards. She has become a go-to technical resource for both clients and internal teams, helping interpret complex accounting standards and translate them into practical, compliant solutions. Julia has significant experience supporting nonprofit organizations, including food banks, foundations, and entities subject to state and federal compliance audits, as well as ESOPs, 401(k) plans, healthcare providers, wineries, farming operations, and manufacturing companies. She takes particular pride in guiding clients through their first audit experience, walking them through requirements clearly and making the process collaborative and approachable rather than intimidating.
Originally from Eureka, California, Julia values integrity, hard work, and meaningful relationships, qualities inspired by her parents. Outside of work, she enjoys staying active through running, hiking, and gym workouts, and she brings the same discipline and growth mindset to her personal life that she applies to her professional work.
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