PERFORMANCE-DRIVEN
About Us
We are an in-house team of trusted CPAs and accounting professionals exclusively supporting the interior design industry.
PERFORMANCE-DRIVEN
About Us
We are an in-house team of trusted CPAs and accounting professionals exclusively supporting the interior design industry.
OUR TEAM
At CVW Accounting, we are an in-house team of highly skilled CPAs and accounting professionals serving interior designers from coast to coast. Together, we bring extensive industry expertise and professional insight to our clients. We are driven by performance while staying true to our core values of respect, integrity, and communication.
We understand that not all interior designers face the same challenges or have the same business objectives. We ask questions and more importantly, we listen to you, our clients, to determine how and where we can add the most value. We align our value-added services with your goals in mind and partner you with both an in-house Bookkeeper and Accounting Manager who best complement your business.
Your Bookkeeper will manage your day-to-day financial operations while your Accounting Manager will provide you with high-level financial support and advisory. We provide our team with customized internal training and streamline our workflows to seamlessly assist one another as needed. As your partner, we make certain you are never left without the proper and timely support you need to run your business.
Jen Bastian, CPA and Caroline Van Wassenhove, CPA of CVW Accounting.
Caroline Van Wassenhove, CPA and Founder of CVW Accounting
Helping you transform your business
ABOUT ME
My journey to becoming a CPA began in the Audit & Tax industries, which allowed me several opportunities throughout my career. I was fortunate to work in various industries, but it wasn’t until I joined a Fortune 500 Residential Developer that I realized my enthusiasm for the Construction industry. I appreciated its physical beauty as well as its complexities. This eventually and naturally led me into the world of interior design. While I soon realized the similarities between the two industries, I was more fascinated by their differences. And so with this, my passion for interior design evolved and CVW Accounting was born.
As founder of CVW Accounting, I now have the privilege of working closely with our team of professionals to serve our talented clients across the country. Together, we provide interior designers with high value services, industry expertise, and personalized attention.
Caroline Van Wassenhove, CPA and Founder of CVW Accounting
Helping you transform your business
As a CPA and founder of CVW Accounting, my primary focus is to help clients like you make sound financial decisions so you can tend to the creative side of the business. With several years of experience in the interior design industry, I have developed a deep understanding of what it takes for interior designers to take their business to the next level.
MY FOCUS
- Business Growth: Through budgeting and forecasting, we identify opportunities for growth as well as areas of risk. We highlight the current financial health of your business, but more importantly, we empower you to look ahead to where you want your business to be. With your goals in mind, we strategically develop a plan to help you increase profitability, mitigate risk, and grow your business. As your partner, we closely monitor your business’ financial position and help you make informed decisions along the way.
- Cash Flow Optimization: Our cash management system helps improve your cash flow and protect your project cash from your operating cash, so you aren’t racking up debt or paying out-of-pocket to complete a project or run the business.
- Value-Added Services: We identify areas of opportunity and offer you clear and simple solutions that provide the most value to your business. We align our services with your business needs and goals and continuously seek to enhance your client experience. As a Certified Platinum Financial Consultant & Partner for Studio Designer, we also leverage technology to help you maximize performance.
MY APPROACH
My process is centered around performance and personalized attention. At CVW Accounting, we take an outside-in approach with our clients to create systems, add value, and produce results. We focus on our client relationships and together, we share in a common goal of long-term success.
ABOUT ME
My journey to becoming a CPA began in the Audit & Tax industry, which allowed me several opportunities throughout my career. I was fortunate to work in various industries, but it wasn’t until I joined a Fortune 500 Residential Developer that I realized my enthusiasm for the Construction industry. I appreciated its physical beauty as well as its complexities. This eventually and naturally led me into the world of interior design. While I soon realized the similarities between the two industries, I was more fascinated by their differences. And so with this, my passion for interior design evolved and CVW Accounting was born.
As founder of CVW Accounting, I now have the privilege of working closely with our team of professionals to serve our talented clients across the country. Together, we provide interior designers with high value services, industry expertise, and personalized attention.
MY CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Registered Certified Public Accountant
Member of the AICPA
Member of the Illinois CPA Society
Certified Studio Designer Financial Partner & Consultant
Certified QBO ProAdvisor
Jen Bastian, CPA and Director of Operations for CVW Accounting
Helping you achieve financial peace of mind
As a CPA and Director of Operations at CVW Accounting, my primary focus is on our client relationships. With several years of experience in the interior design industry, I understand the unique challenges interior designers face and provide our clients with value-add solutions to help them strengthen their financial position.
MY FOCUS
- Top-Tier Talent: We have built an in-house team of highly skilled CPAs and accounting professionals through our comprehensive selection, training, and development programs. We focus on system implementation, quality control, and effective communication to provide you financial clarity.
- System Optimization: Our systems are designed to improve workflows, create efficiencies, and mitigate business risk & exposure. We implement processes aligned with your goals and leverage industry technology to help you run your business smoothly and more effectively.
- Industry Expertise: We have a comprehensive understanding of the complexities and nuances of the interior design industry. As your partner, we provide industry software training, apply proven methods and expertise, and share leading industry practices to help you make sound business decisions with confidence.
MY APPROACH
My process is solutions-focused and centered around top quality talent, training and development, and personalized client care. We partner with each client to understand their specific needs and present comprehensive solutions that align with their creative visions and business goals.
ABOUT ME
My journey to becoming a CPA began with diverse experiences in both public and private accounting, spanning various industries. In 2005, I embarked on my accounting career in the real estate industry, which provided me with invaluable insights into the inner workings of small businesses and sparked my interest in both commercial and residential design. Over the years, I developed a strong passion for the intricacies of business operations and financial management and found I most enjoyed supporting and working with creatives and entrepreneurs. This ultimately led me to join CVW Accounting in 2019, where I now have the privilege of working alongside our team of industry experts helping interior designers with the financial side of the business so they can focus on what they do best – creating beautiful spaces.