Christina has a tremendous amount of knowledge in the field of taxation from her experience as a Senior Manager at CBIZ Marks Paneth followed by ten years at Markowitz, Fenelon & Bank (now Marcum LLP). She has serviced businesses ranging from small family owned farms to large corporations and high net worth individuals.
Christina’s private accounting experience is an advantage to her clients where she is able to help train accounting staff and bookkeepers with ease.
As an Adjunct Professor for St. Joseph’s University, Christina enjoys teaching and being a resource for the next generation of accounting professionals. She teaches a wide range of undergraduate and graduate level classes in the Accounting department.
Publications
NYSSCPA SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER
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President's Message: Bob Huether, the Suffolk Chapter President, reflects on a successful summer and encourages participation in upcoming events, including the chapter’s Supersized Networking Event. He also acknowledges the chapter’s sponsors and highlights the importance of the Moynihan Scholarship Fund, which supports accounting students.
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Recent Events:
- Nine and Dine Golf Outing: Held on July 18 at Cherry Creek Golf Links, this event featured nine holes of golf followed by dinner. It was a sold-out success, with prizes and raffles.
- Membership Beach BBQ: On August 29, over 50 professionals attended this annual networking event at the Salt Shack in Babylon, which provided an opportunity for members and non-members to connect.
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Upcoming Events:
- Supersized Networking Event: Scheduled for September 19, this is a major networking opportunity co-hosted by the Suffolk and Nassau Chapters.
- Business and Industry Conference: On October 30, this event will feature expert speakers on current topics relevant to CPAs in industry.
- Annual All Day Conferences: The A&A Conference on November 8 and the Tax Conference on December 5 offer full-day sessions with CPE credits.
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Advocacy Updates: The CPA Political Action Committee (PAC) and the Legislative Task Force are highlighted for their efforts in advocating for the profession. The newsletter also includes updates on state and federal legislative developments.
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Trusted Professional Podcast: The latest episode features John Spatola discussing his background and current issues in the accounting profession.
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Educational Offerings: The newsletter details various CPE opportunities, including an ethics update, sessions on overlooked audit areas, uniform guidance audits, and audit case studies.
The newsletter also provides information on upcoming events, sponsorship opportunities, and ways for members to get involved in the chapter’s activities.
NYSSCPA JULY/AUGUST NEWSLETTER
- President's Message: The Suffolk Chapter President, Bob Huether, emphasizes the chapter's focus on building a pipeline of CPAs in Suffolk County and reinvigorating the NextGen Committee. He also expresses gratitude for the support and dedication of the chapter's volunteers.
- NextGen Committee: This committee aims to support students and early-career professionals interested in accounting. A recent kick-off event was held to brainstorm ideas for engaging younger members, including outreach to high schools and organizing social and volunteer events.
- Leadership Conference: The annual leadership conference in June brought together statewide NYSSCPA leaders to discuss strategies for advancing the CPA profession. The event included workshops, strategic planning sessions, and networking opportunities.
- Member Appreciation Event: The first statewide Member Appreciation Night was held at the Margaritaville Resort in Times Square, featuring networking opportunities, tropical cocktails, and massages.
- Upcoming Events: Several events are planned, including a beach BBQ, a networking event, and a golf outing. The newsletter also provides details on the NYSSCPA’s advocacy efforts, including updates on the Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) and occupational licensing issues.
- New Podcast: The NYSSCPA has launched a podcast, "The Trusted Professional Podcast," hosted by CEO Calvin Harris Jr., which covers current topics in the accounting profession.
The newsletter also includes various special offers, upcoming events, and opportunities for members to get involved in chapter activities.
MARYLAND STATE COMPTROLLER V. WYNNE – THE U.S. SUPREME COURT USES THE COMMERCE CLAUSE TO INVALIDATE MARYLAND’S INCOME TAX STATUTE
Presenter and co-author of “Maryland State Comptroller V. Wynne - The U.S. Supreme court Uses the Commerce Clause to Invalidate Maryland’s Income Tax Statute”. Presented at the International Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines conference in October 2015.
Publication with IJBPA, Volume 14, Number 1, Winter 2017.
Lymphedema advocate and supporter
Lymphedema advocate and supporter of Brylan’s Feat Foundation and the Lymphatic Education & Research Network
As a parent of a child with lymphedema, Christina has been a supporting member of the Lymphatic Education & Research Network (LERN) & Brylan’s Feat Foundation. During 2016 her son Nicholas was honored in Albany as a youth advocate for their family’s advocacy for and promotion of lymphedema awareness and research. Christina has been a strong supporter of the Lymphedema Treatment Act (LTA) recently passed by Congress and signed into law by President Binden that would require coverage for lymphedema compression garments and therapy to treat this life long disease.
Recently, Christina has helped raise $2k for the foundation Brylan's Feat Foundation.
Brylan's Feat is the only pediatric lymphedema U.S. non-profit that provides financial need, raising awareness, and advocating for children who have been impacted by lymphedema across the world.