Los Angeles-based CPA Firm, KROST CPAs and Consultants, welcomes Evelyn Fernandez, CPA, MST, as a new Principal. Evelyn has over 15 years of experience in the public accounting profession, providing strategic advice and tax planning to her clients. Her areas of expertise include inbound and outbound tax planning for individuals and multi-national entities, tax planning and compliance for high-net-worth individuals, partnerships, S corporations, trusts, nonprofit organizations, and entertainment businesses.

Evelyn also has extensive experience in working with international clients. Her expertise includes Foreign Bank and Financial Account (FBAR) reporting, foreign trusts, controlled foreign corporations, and passive foreign investment companies. She has completed and received AICPA & CIMA U.S. International Tax certificates, including Advanced Issues, Inbound and Outbound Transactions, and Core Concepts.

“Evelyn has done an incredible job of juggling her client responsibilities while being a successful business developer, leader in our tax department, and advocate for all our team members. We are grateful for her dedication to KROST and look forward to seeing what this new chapter will bring.” – Greg Kniss, Managing Principal

Outside of her career, Evelyn enjoys spending time with her husband and three daughters. She is a passionate long-distance runner participating in multiple marathon events yearly and partaking in various obstacle races.