Kristin Bettorf

Professional Services Industry Leader

Tax Services
Partner, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

As a Tax Partner in the Charlotte market and Professional Services Industry Leader at Cherry Bekaert, Kristin provides services to clients in the professional services, industrial and healthcare sectors. She specializes in addressing the tax, consulting and growth needs of companies and their ownership teams.

With over 20 years of experience, Kristin's clients rely on her extensive tax knowledge and industry expertise to navigate the complexities of tax law, achieve their growth strategies and enhance the value retained by both the business and its owners.

Prior to joining Cherry Bekaert, Kristin was a Partner at a regional CPA firm, where she led the Professional Services practice. She also works with manufacturers and distributors, entrepreneurial businesses, partnerships and S Corporations in a variety of industries.

CPA License

  • NC - 48025

Community Involvement

  • Board Member, SIUE School of Accounting Advisory Board
  • Former Treasurer, 3 Little Birds 4 Life
  • Former Board Member, Clayton Chamber of Commerce

Education

  • B.S. in Accountancy, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
  • M.Acc. - Taxation, University of South Carolina

Professional Involvement

  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Member, Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants

CPA License

  • NC - 48025

Community Involvement

  • Board Member, SIUE School of Accounting Advisory Board
  • Former Treasurer, 3 Little Birds 4 Life
  • Former Board Member, Clayton Chamber of Commerce

Education

  • B.S. in Accountancy, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
  • M.Acc. - Taxation, University of South Carolina

Professional Involvement

  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Member, Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants

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