Cresta Topol, CPA

Who makes up your family? My husband Rob, our four kids, daughter-in-law, and first granddaughter.
  
What do you enjoy most about your work? I enjoy the challenge of taking something complicated and making it understandable.  Every client has a different set of circumstances, and I love connecting the dots and finding solutions that may not be obvious at first.
 
What expertise do you bring to clients? In addition to being a licensed CPA, I have a Master’s Degree in Accounting with an emphasis in Tax. Having done tax and accounting work for both private and public companies, I bring technical tax knowledge together with experience navigating individual, business, trust and multi-state tax matters.  My goal is to not only prepare an accurate return but to also help clients understand their options to make informed decisions throughout the year.   
 
What is your idea of serious freedom? Serious freedom is having options.  It’s the ability to say yes to an opportunity and make decisions based on your values rather than simply your circumstances.