STRATEGIC EXPERTISE
About Us
Driving Results. Elevating Standards. Trusted Professionals.
STRATEGIC EXPERTISE
About Us
Driving Results. Elevating Standards. Trusted Professionals.
Our Team
Our in-house team of CPAs and accounting professionals partner with interior designers nationwide, bringing extensive experience and specialized knowledge to every engagement. Guided by our core values of respect, integrity, and clear communication, we deliver financial solutions that are strategic, accurate, and tailored to your business.
Every designer’s business is unique. We take the time to listen, ask the right questions, and connect you with our team members who can provide the greatest value. From day-to-day bookkeeping to complex financial planning, we work collaboratively to meet your needs efficiently and effectively.
We invest in ongoing training, refine our workflows, and leverage the latest tools to deliver seamless collaboration. With timely support always available, we help you navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and focus fully on bringing your vision to life.
Jen Bastian, CPA & COO and Caroline Van Wassenhove, CPA & Founder
MEET JEN
Caroline Van Wassenhove, CPA and Founder of CVW Accounting
Helping you transform your business
Licenses & Memberships
Registered Certified Public Accountant (CPA), State of Illinois
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Member, Illinois CPA Society
Certified Platinum Studio Designer Financial Partner
Certified QuickBooks Online (QBO) ProAdvisor
Caroline Van Wassenhove, CPA & Founder
Helping Interior Designers Elevate Their Business
As a CPA and founder of CVW Accounting, I help interior designers simplify their finances so they can focus on what they do best – creating beautiful spaces. My background in Audit & Tax, combined with experience at a Fortune 500 Residential Developer, gave me a deep understanding of the construction and design industries. That insight inspired me to create CVW Accounting, where I lead a team dedicated to providing designers with industry expertise, high-value services, and personalized support.
My Approach
My approach is rooted in personalization, strategy, and measurable results. Using an outside-in perspective, I identify hidden opportunities and develop systems that drive efficiency, scalability, and meaningful performance improvement. Every engagement is tailored to deliver clear, trackable value. Above all, I prioritize long-term partnerships built on trust, transparency, and sustained success.
Founder Advisory
Through strategic budgeting, forecasting, and forward planning, we help you uncover opportunities, mitigate risk, and strengthen profitability. Together, we create a clear financial roadmap aligned with your long-term vision — positioning your firm for sustainable growth.
Optimize Cash Flow
We implement structures that separate project cash from operating capital, protecting liquidity and enabling confident project completion — without unnecessary debt or disruption to daily operations.
Maximize Value
We identify strategic opportunities and deliver tailored solutions designed to elevate financial performance. As a Certified Platinum Financial Partner of Studio Designer, we leverage industry-leading technology to streamline operations, enhance reporting, and strengthen overall financial clarity.
Jen Bastian, CPA & Chief Operating Officer
Helping Interior Designers Thrive With Clarity
As a CPA and COO at CVW Accounting, I help interior designers streamline finances and gain clarity, so they can focus on their creative work. With experience in public and private accounting across real estate and design-related industries, I provide strategic guidance, system optimization, and value-added solutions to support designers in running efficient, confident businesses. Since joining CVW Accounting in 2019, I’ve led a team of industry experts dedicated to helping creative entrepreneurs thrive financially and creatively.
My Approach
My approach is solutions-focused and deeply client-centered, grounded in top-quality talent, ongoing training, and personalized care. By understanding each client’s unique needs and creative vision, I deliver tailored, comprehensive solutions that align with their business goals. Through close collaboration and a commitment to excellence, I build lasting partnerships that drive meaningful creative and measurable business success.
How I Lead
I set the standard for how our firm supports the full client lifecycle — from onboarding through final delivery — ensuring every engagement is seamless, consistent, and elevated. By defining communication protocols, aligning teams around service excellence, and anticipating client needs, I strengthen retention, deepen trust, and drive referral growth.
Top-Tier Talent
I build and guide a highly skilled accounting team selected for both technical excellence and discretion. Through structured training, clear expectations, and ongoing oversight, I ensure our clients receive precise reporting and meaningful financial insight.
System Optimization
I craft the operational framework that supports client growth. By designing scalable systems, integrating best-in-class technology, and aligning processes with long-term vision, I provide the infrastructure that allows firms to operate smoothly and scale with confidence.
Licenses & Memberships
Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA), State of California
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Member, Connecticut Society of CPAs (CTCPA)
Society for Human Resource Management-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
Certified Platinum Studio Designer Financial Partner