Criste’ L. Staples
cpa
SENIOR MANAGER
Phone: 315.701.6319
Fax: 315.422.0829
email: [email protected]
Criste’ joined Grossman St. Amour CPAs in October 2026 and serves as a Senior Manager in the firm’s Tax Services Group. She is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in New York State.
Criste’ specializes in tax return preparation and tax planning for individuals, partnerships, corporations, nonprofit organizations, trusts, estates and gifts. She also provides advisory services on a wide range of tax and business matters. Her industry experience includes manufacturing, construction, real estate development and rental properties, as well as legal firms and medical practices.
Criste’ brings extensive technical expertise in researching and resolving complex tax matters. Her expertise also includes multi-state taxation and nexus analysis, assisting businesses in understanding and meeting their tax obligations across multiple jurisdictions. She is also skilled in developing informative content on current tax issues, helping individuals and businesses to navigate evolving tax laws and regulations.
Criste’ earned a Master of Business Administration in Business Management and an Advanced Certificate in Women and Corporate Leadership from the State University of New York Empire State College. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from the State University of New York at Buffalo.
SUNY Empire State College, MBA in Business Management
SUNY Empire State College, Advanced Certificate in Women & Corporate Leadership
SUNY University at Buffalo, BS in Business Administration: Accounting Concentration
What nugget of wisdom would you offer aspiring accountants?
If you are going to be a part of the accounting profession, there is nothing more important or helpful for your career than getting your CPA license.
What drew you to accounting?
I’ve always enjoyed math and numbers.
What is your proudest achievement?
Earning my CPA license.
Who is the biggest influence in your life?
My parents.
How do you relax when not working?
Reading, listening to music, watching football, hanging out with family/friends, spending time with my dog and two cats.
Favorite vacation?
Our annual beach house vacation in South Carolina.
What was your favorite concert?
Either Tom Petty or The Tragically Hip.
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