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Fred J. Bastie, CPA and Owner Fred
graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor of business administration
degree. He began his career with Deloitte, Haskins, & Sells
(Deloitte & Touche), where he attained the position of tax manager.
While at Deloitte, Haskins, & Sells, he was designated as an
industry specialist in real estate taxation, partnership taxation,
and estate and gift tax. He also worked with some of the largest
Dallas-based companies and their key executives. After leaving Deloitte,
Haskins, & Sells, Fred joined Martin, Trachta, Hunter &
Company as Partner. Fred ventured out on his own in 1992 where his
general business sense, industry experience and creativity provide
clients with an unmatched level of high quality service. He is a
member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
and the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Heather Smith,
CPA and Principal
Heather joined Fred J.
Bastie & Associates at its inception in 1992. She earned her
BBA from Texas A&M University in College Station, graduating
magna cum laude in 1984. Heather began her public accounting career
with Deloitte, Haskins & Sells in 1984, later moving to Martin,
Trachta & Hunter. She is a member of the American Institute
of Certified Public Accountants and the Texas Society of Certified
Public Accountants. Heather has worked with Fred since she graduated
from Texas A&M. She helped build the practice to what
it is today with her knowledge, hard work and dedication.
Kimberley
L. Trant, CPA and Tax Manager
Kimberley joined Fred J.
Bastie & Associates in 1997. Kim earned her BBA from Texas A&M
University in College Station in 1995 and worked two years in the
accounting industry before entering public accounting. She is a
member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
and the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants. Kim's client
base spans a wide variety of industries and specialties. Since she
joined Fred J. Bastie & Associates in 1997, she has become a
very integral part of the firm and has proven to be a great asset
to our team.
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