Kristen M. Steffen was licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Maryland in 1999 and received her reciprocal license in North Carolina in 2008. She received her CDFA certification in 2010. 

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Spanning a variety of industries, her accounting career has included jobs in public, corporate, nonprofit, tax, audit and forensic accounting. 

Kristen received her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Master’s in Accountancy from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. She is a North Carolina native who resides in Cary with her family and a menagerie of pets.

NC CPA license # 33642

AICPA Code Of Professional Conduct (excerpt)

Those who rely on certified public accountants expect them to discharge their responsibilities with integrity, objectivity, due professional care, and a genuine interest in serving the public. They are expected to provide quality services, enter into fee arrangements, and offer a range of services—all in a manner that demonstrates a level of professionalism consistent with these Principles of the Code of Professional Conduct.

All who accept membership in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants commit themselves to honor the public trust. In return for the faith that the public reposes in them, members should seek continually to demonstrate their dedication to professional excellence.