
MEET KARA
Kara joined Smith Leonard in January 2024. She earned dual bachelor’s degrees in accounting and finance from Lenoir-Rhyne University in May 2024 and completed her Master of Business Administration with a concentration in accounting in May 2025. She is currently preparing for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination.
A native of Hickory, North Carolina, Kara enjoys spending her free time pet sitting for family and friends, reading, and crocheting.