CHICAGO – November 6, 2025 – Sikich, a Chicago-based leading global technology-enabled professional services company, today announced that Cassie Crist, CPA, was named to the second-annual Forbes 2025 America’s Top 200 CPAs list.
Crist is a tenured auditor and principal on Sikich’s employee benefit plan team. With over two decades of experience, she has built a reputation for excellence in auditing plans ranging from $100 thousand to over $900 billion in assets. Her deep expertise spans 401(k) profit sharing, defined benefit pensions, money purchase plans, health and welfare benefits and employee stock ownership plans. Crist is known for her collaborative approach with clients, working closely to consistently deliver strategic technical guidance.
“Sikich is fortunate to have leaders like Cassie who are not only recognized for their expertise but also for their impact on advancing the betterment of the industry,” said Sikich’s Managing Principal Richard Lynch. “This national recognition from Forbes is a testament to the excellence Cassie and our team deliver to our clients each day.”
Candidates featured on the Forbes 2025 America’s Top 200 CPAs list were identified through nominations, direct outreach, recommendations and editorial review. Each selected CPA was solely based on merit; selected CPAs demonstrated excellence in their field, contributed to the advancement of the profession and served their communities. To see the full list of selected CPAs, please visit Forbes.com.
About Sikich
Sikich is a Chicago-based global company specializing in technology-enabled professional services. With approximately 2,000 employees, Sikich draws on a diverse portfolio of technology solutions to deliver transformative digital strategies. From corporations and not-for-profits to state and local governments and federal agencies, Sikich clients utilize a broad spectrum of services and products to help them improve performance and achieve long-term, strategic goals.
Sikich practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients, and Sikich LLC and its subsidiaries provide tax and business advisory services to its clients. Sikich CPA LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich LLC under which Sikich LLC supports Sikich CPA LLC’s performance of its professional services. Sikich LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.
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