Before opening her practice, L.F. Cochrane & Associates, Louise spent close to 10 years in public and private accounting at small, regional, and Big Four firms. She feels her background in audit and tax makes her more analytical, and enables her to look differently at the numbers, ask questions, and relate to her clients. Clients enjoy Louise’s energy, candor, and approachability. “I want to have trusting relationships. I want to sit down next to clients, rather than across from them, and actually explain what’s going on, so they can make better decisions next year.” Outside of work. Louise is a seasoned traveler. Her husband and three children share the travel bug, and with relatives and friends sprinkled across the globe, they enjoy adventuring to new destinations.