Krysta L. Smith, CPA

After originally studying Middle Eastern politics and Arabic, Krysta went back to school to get her degree in accounting. She began her career in 2012 in the Seattle area with a local mid-sized firm, before relocating to Oregon in 2021. She joined Kernutt Stokes in 2024.

Krysta truly enjoys helping people, and for her, being a CPA allows her to do just that. She understands the needs and uniqueness of businesses in smaller and mid-sized markets while bringing with her the experience of having worked in the largest city in the Pacific Northwest. Additionally, she enjoys training, mentoring, and participating in women’s leadership initiatives.

A native Oregonian, Krysta and her partner currently live in Portland with their two dogs, Odin and Luna. She enjoys going to concerts, cooking, cross-stitching, and traveling. One of the items on her bucket list is to visit all of the national parks.