Kristina Drzal Houghton, CPA, MST
PARTNER, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
DIRECTOR OF FIRM'S TAXATION DIVISION
Kris believes the key to her success is simple: she loves what she does. Kris thrives under pressure, and she is energized by her work. She is drawn to the challenge of helping clients create strategies to minimize taxes without losing sight of big-picture concerns. Kris is a problem solver who believes there’s a practical solution to every concern, as long as you have realistic expectations and resist looking at every challenge as a major hurdle.
Service Areas
✓ Family and Independent Business
✓ Management Advisory
✓ Taxation
"My passion is for strategy. I love to work with clients and help them develop sound, creative plans for minimizing their taxes."
Kris Houghton | Partner
Certifications & Memberships
CPA, licensed in Massachusetts and Connecticut
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Member
CPAmerica, Executive Tax Advisory Board Member
Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, 2008 Women’s Partnership Woman of the Year
Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants, Member
National Association of Professional Women, Member
2010 Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants Women to Watch Award designee
American Society of Women Accountants, 2008 U.S. Northeast Region Balance Award Recipient
Education
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B.S. in Business Administration,
American International College
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M.S. in Taxation,
Bentley University
Community Involvement
• Springfield Tax Club, Vice President
• Girl Scouts Troop 129, Leader
• Spirit of Springfield, former Treasurer
• Kiwanis Club of Springfield, former Treasurer
• Family Business Center of Pioneer Valley, Sponsor Representative and Executive Board Member
• Springfield Symphony Orchestra, President, Past Vice President, Past Treasurer
• Springfield Boys & Girls Club, Board of Directors
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