“I like to work on large puzzles,” Krystal says of her reason for choosing accounting for a profession, so auditing seemed like the perfect fit. “l like to figure out where mistakes can happen, and fix them” she says. Krystal manages components of municipal assurance engagements, such as Financial and Single Audit engagements and CAFR preparation for Lance, Soll & Lunghard (LSL) CPAs and Advisors.
Krystal likes being a CPA because, “it’s a constant learning process.” She appreciates that all accountants are required to do CPE (Continuing Professional Education). She says, “I’ve always been really into school, so constantly getting to learn new things every day keeps the job interesting.”
Of specializing in the auditing area, Krystal says, “My stepdad is an auditor for the postal service. He suggested I think about focusing on auditing, and here I am. He was right.”
Great Clients for Krystal … “Pensions can be a problem for a lot of government agencies. We helped them work through that and made sure they knew how to book those entries.” In fact, one of Krystal’s superpowers is making sure her clients are booking their pensions correctly. She even sets up training with them to make sure they understand what they have to do.
LSL Candidate Tip … “I love to talk about ways to improve internal controls and financial statement preparation as well as crafting. My favorite part is getting everything to balance out.”
Personal … On days when she is not at work, Krystal keeps busy chasing after her crazy two-year-old and improving her margarita-making skills.
Professional and Civic Involvement:
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
California Society of Municipal Finance Officers Member (CSMFO)
Education:
BA Accounting, California State University, Fullerton
MS in Accountancy, California State University, Fullerton