Cecilia Patterson, CPA, MST

Cecilia Patterson is a CPA and joined Redwitz, Inc. in February 2021 as a Sr. Tax Manager.  She has been practicing public and private tax accounting for 30 years. Her career began in tax at the Internal Revenue Service where she was a Revenue Agent.  After leaving the IRS, she went into public accounting working at local and Big 4 firms in the Orange County area.  In between working in public accounting, she took on the role of Sr. Tax Manager for CKE Restaurants, the holding company for Carl’s Jr.

Cecilia’s client base includes physicians, real estate professionals, entrepreneurs, distribution and manufacturing companies.  She has a focus on Estates and Trust planning.

Education
Loyola Marymount University – Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
California State University, Fullerton – Master’s in Taxation

Certifications and Licenses
Certified Public Accountant

Practice Area and Expertise
Estates and Trusts

Professional Affiliations
Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member of California Society of Certified Public Accountants