Kristen Brand, Partner, CPA, CFST

Kristen is Tax Partner at Hancock Askew and has over 18 years of public and private accounting experience. She received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from University of Florida and Master of Accountancy from University of South Florida. Kristen began her career with Deloitte in Atlanta where she had the opportunity to service several Fortune 500 companies. Following her time at Deloitte Kristen became the tax manager for a large, Atlanta based manufacturing company. Kristen focuses on providing one stop solutions for small to mid-size companies and high net worth individuals. Her expertise includes accounting, bookkeeping, corporate income tax preparation and state and local tax consulting. Kristen's experience provides a unique insight for her clients, taking into consideration the appropriate accounting treatment for transactions as well as the tax implications that will come into play. Kristen is a CPA in Florida and is also a Qualified Practitioner in Florida's Certified Audit Program for sales and use tax. This designation has allowed her to perform sales and use tax audits for several clients on behalf of the Florida Department of Revenue. Kristen also sits on the board of directors for The Florida Wildlife Corridor and is a member of the leadership council for Big Brothers Big Sisters.