CS&L CPAs, a certified public accounting firm located in Bradenton, Sarasota and Tampa, is pleased to announce that Jennifer Messal, CPA, has been promoted to Principal.

Messal provides full service tax consulting and compliance, specializing in federal taxation. With more than 15 years of experience, Messal has extensive experience working with family businesses spanning multiple generations placing importance on estate and succession planning. She focuses her talents on delivering personalized service in valued relationships as a trusted advisor.

Messal is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) and the Manatee County Estate Planning Council. She presently serves on the Board of Directors of the Manatee County Library Foundation. Messal is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University and the University of Florida. She resides with her family in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.

“We are very excited to welcome Jennifer to the firm’s leadership team,” states Bob Stanell, Managing Principal of CS&L CPAs. “Jennifer has been a key player in driving the growth of our tax practice and we value her exceptional contributions to the firm.”