Certified public accountant in Sarasota, Florida; she specializes in tax return preparation, tax planning, retirement planning, accounting and personal finance.
Shana Bickel is originally from Marquette, MI. She earned her BS from Northern Michigan University in 1995 and continued on to earn her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy in 1997 from Washington University in St. Louis. She worked for 10 years as a physical therapist before returning to academia to pursue her true passion for accounting and finance at the University of South Florida, earning her CPA in 2010. She began her career in public accounting with CPA Associates in Bradenton, FL where she sharpened her skills primarily in taxation.
Upon beginning the long educational path towards becoming a CPA, Shana started with the vision of one day operating her own CPA practice where she could provide truly excellent customized services to her clients. In 2011, Shana did just that. She launched her independent CPA practice focusing on business and individual tax planning and preparation. Shana is extremely passionate about taxes, money and finances and understands the vulnerable nature of these topics. She takes a caring individualized approach to each client’s unique situation and provides services impeccably. Shana is a member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She is the proud mother of two children – ages 10 and 8. In her free time Shana enjoys running, frequenting the beach and engaging in other outdoor activities. On the weekends, you can usually find her on the sidelines of the soccer field or in the stands at a swim meet cheering on her children in their respective sporting endeavors.
