Eden Casareno likes to get to the bottom of things—especially when a recurring accounting issue has a finance team scratching their heads. As an Assurance & Advisory Partner at LSL, she draws on 24 years of auditing experience to help government agencies and nonprofits understand what’s causing a problem and find practical ways to address it. Whether she’s reviewing internal controls or working through a reporting challenge, Eden keeps the team’s day-to-day realities in view.

Eden began her career at Arthur Andersen in Irvine before joining Eadie Payne in 2002 and becoming a partner in 2010. She helped expand the firm’s government practice and went on to lead its Attest Department and Government Services Group. Her responsibilities later grew to include firm quality control and leadership of the nonprofit practice. In November 2026, Eden joined LSL as a partner, continuing the client relationships she has built over the years with the support of LSL’s expanded team and resources.

Her work includes financial statement and Single Audits, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report preparation, compliance engagements, and assistance with new accounting standards. She also helps clients evaluate internal controls and understand what their findings mean for day-to-day operations.

Eden guides agencies through corrective action plans, reviews purchasing card and procurement controls, and uses agreed-upon procedures to identify reporting and contractual compliance gaps. She enjoys tracing an issue to its cause and helping clients understand the steps needed to address it.

Training and staff development are also central to her work. Eden helps finance teams and oversight committees build their understanding of accounting and reporting requirements, while mentoring the professionals on her own team.

Outside of work, Eden is usually traveling or planning her next trip. She enjoys local outings and new restaurants with her husband, their three adult children, and their grandson. Yoga and Pilates round out her time away from the office.

Professional and Civic Involvement

PrimeGlobal, Firm member

California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO)

California Special Districts Association

Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)

Education

B.S. in Business Administration, emphasis in Accounting, with Highest Honors — University of California, Riverside