Ann Campbell, CPA, CIA brings a unique blend of tax, finance, and investment insight to the world of gold investing. Ann is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in both California and North Carolina. She also holds a Certified Internal Auditor credential, after scoring in the top 5% of the national exam in 1997. Ann’s non-tax experience includes serving as CFO and Controller across multiple industries, culminating in her recognition as a 2019 Plastics News CFO of the Year finalist. Ann joined Drake Software in 2021 as a Senior Tax Software Trainer, following an extensive career in tax preparation using Drake Tax®. Ann continues to maintain a specialized tax practice in California, keeping her deeply connected to the day-to-day challenges tax practitioners face. In her training sessions and tax practice, Ann often provides insights on alternative asset strategies. Her interest in gold investing began during her college years. She holds a B.S. in Economics with a concentration in Accounting and Decision Science from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.