Petra Orquiola, CPA, Managing Partner, WBL CPAs + Advisors
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Petra Orquiola, CPA

Managing Partner, Assurance Services 

Petra serves as WBL's managing partner and chief executive officer, bringing over 20 years of experience in assurance and advisory services. As a partner in the Assurance Services department, she has supported emerging, middle-market, and closely held businesses across diverse industries, including manufacturing, distribution, staffing, nonprofit education, associations, and ESOP-owned companies.

Since starting with WBL as an intern in 2005, Petra has developed deep expertise in assurance services. She also has experience guiding clients through M&A deals on both the buyer and seller sides. She collaborates closely with her audit team and specialists across the firm to deliver personalized service in financial reporting, tax planning, compliance, general accounting, and transaction support. Petra is equally dedicated to fostering employee satisfaction and retention.

Prior to joining WBL, Petra gained valuable experience at Deutsche Steinzeug America and AutoCont CZ in the Czech Republic. She completed her undergraduate degree in just three and a half years while working full time, graduating at the top of her class. A native of Pilsen, Czech Republic, Petra is fluent in Czech and English. Outside of work, she enjoys international travel, yoga, hiking, and quality time with her daughters and their rescue cat in Alpharetta.

Education

Georgia State University

  • Master of Public Accountancy
  • Bachelor of Business Administration

Memberships

  • CFO Leadership Council Advisory Board
  • The Czech and Slovak School of Atlanta, Board Member
  • GSU Mentor Program, Volunteer
  • Vistage CEO Group
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants
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"What sets WBL apart from other firms, large and small, is the sophistication of our clients combined with the hands-on involvement of our partners and senior members of our team. Financial reporting rules are complex and always changing. A company's ability to expand business, grow through acquisition, sell the business or transition wealth from one generation to another often hinges on the quality of the financial reporting and the advice they get from someone they trust. I help clients avoid pitfalls, save time and money, get key information and gain peace of mind."