Trista is a Principal at Rea specializing in tax and accounting for family and emerging businesses in professional services industries. With over two decades of experience since joining Rea in 1999, Trista also offers expertise in bookkeeping, trusts, and estates. She uniquely obtained her CPA with an associate degree before earning her bachelor’s in financial planning. Clients appreciate Trista’s timely responses and ability to explain complex concepts simply. A member of AICPA and OSCPA, Trista works from the Dublin office. Outside work, she enjoys camping with family and friends.

Trista Acker
, CFP, CPA, NSSA
Principal
What do clients enjoy about working with you?
I always respond in a timely manner, and I am very good at explaining something technical in an easy to understand manner.
What is your favorite line from the Rea Way and why?
Take your work personally. We should work for our clients as we would want someone else to be working for us. So take care in what you do and do it well. It says a lot about who you are.
Professional Memberships
- AICPA
- OSCPA
Education + Credentials
- Associate’s Degree in Accounting from Columbus State Community College
- Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Planning from Franklin University
Areas of Expertise
Tax and accounting for family and emerging business, focusing in the professional services industries. My other areas of expertise include bookkeeping services, and trust & estates.
Notable Achievements
- Obtained my CPA with an associate degree in Accounting
- Went back to school for Bachelor’s in Finance and obtained CFP while working at Rea
Personal Insights
Weekend Hobby: Camping with my family and friends
Interesting Fact: I have a rare dog breed, Dandie Dinmont Terriers, that I show and breed.
I am smart, efficient, and hard working. I don’t need to put on a show for people; I prove my value in my work product.
Year Started with Rea
1999
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