About
Robert B. Loe, CFE, CPA, founded Robert Loe & Associates in 1985. Dedicated to the principles of sound money management, the firm provides diversified accounting services for a wide range of industries and individuals including, mortgage brokers, entertainment, real estate, retail trade, professional services, not-for-profit, credit unions and agriculture. A seasoned accounting professional, Loe received his B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Washington where he graduated as a Beta Alpha Psi accounting honorary. He earned his MBA in Accounting from Seattle University where he was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma business honorary.
In 2003 Mr. Loe was certified by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). He has also served the University of Phoenix, as a part-time instructor and, prior to founding Robert Loe & Associates, was managing partner in Schenk & Loe, PS Certified Public Accountants a general accounting practice with an emphasis on credit union compliance auditing, cooperation with federal and state regulators and supervised large engagements. He has also worked as a Revenue Field Auditor for the State of Alaska Department of Revenue and a Field Auditor for the State of Washington Department of Revenue. He has been a reviewer and team captain of the Washington State Board of Accountancy Quality Assurance Review Program since 1993 and served as a member of that organization’s QAR Committee, Practice Review Committee, Independence Committee and Advisory Board. His professional associations include:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants – CPA, licensed in Washington and Alaska.
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners – Attained CFE status, February 2003.
- Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Committee work for Washington State includes:
- Chair of Peer Review Executive Committee 2001-2002, and committee member 1997-2002. The Committee is the governing body for the Peer Review program in the state. He also serves as both a system and engagement reviewer.
- Member of Financial Statement Review Committee from 1989 to 1997. The committee is a volunteer group that reads and comments on financial statements submitted by Society members. Practitioners receive constructive written comments on format, presentation and disclosure.
- Member of Professional Conduct Committee for 1997-98. The purpose of this committee is to assist members in understanding and applying the Code of Conduct.
