About Us

About Luke Lu, CPA

Founder, Growth Atelier CPA

I didn’t start Growth Atelier CPA to build just another accounting firm.

I started it because I kept seeing the same pattern: growing businesses reaching a pivotal stage — revenue increasing, projects expanding, teams getting larger — yet their financial systems hadn’t evolved with them. The numbers existed, but clarity didn’t. Margins were harder to see. Cash flow felt tighter than it should.

I knew there was a better way.

From Compliance to Financial Leadership

My career began in public accounting, where I developed deep expertise in tax, compliance, and financial discipline. Precision mattered.

Over time, I moved into senior finance and fractional CFO roles, working directly with leadership teams on budgeting, cash flow management, and strategic planning. That experience showed me how powerful financial clarity can be when it’s connected to real operational decisions.

Growth Atelier CPA was built on that dual perspective — rigorous compliance paired with practical financial leadership.

Why “Growth Atelier”?

An atelier is a workshop — a place where craft and intention shape meaningful work.

That’s how I approach accounting.

Clean books and accurate filings are the foundation. But what truly matters is:

• Clear visibility into profitability
• Strong project-level financial control
• Proactive cash flow planning
• Reporting systems that scale with your team
• Financial structure that supports long-term growth

A Focus on Construction & Growth-Oriented Businesses

I work closely with architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms, where financial discipline at the project level directly impacts profitability.

From job costing and WIP reporting to revenue recognition and schedule-of-values alignment, we help construction professionals protect margins and operate with confidence.

More broadly, we support growth-stage businesses that are building something meaningful — and want their financial systems to grow with them.

Let’s Build with Intention

If your business is expanding and your financial structure needs to keep pace, I would welcome the opportunity to support your next stage of growth.

Let’s build a stronger financial foundation — with clarity, discipline, and intention.

Luke Lu, CPA, CMA
Founder & Principal
Growth Atelier CPA Professional Corporation

Luke Lu sharing business insights during an interview on stage at the Mega Success event, presented by JT Foxx.