Meet our Fantastic Team of Financial Experts
Our staff believes in building relationships with our clients, and we view these relationships as partnerships. We strive to service our clients by adhering to our own standard of excellence.
Larry Rabold, CPA
FOUNDER & CPA
Larry Rabold started the firm in 1990 by providing business and personal tax services to a wide range of clientele. He founded the firm on strong values, excelling in the commitment to provide great personal service. He strived to listen well and become attentive to the clients’ needs.
Larry Rabold
“Our goal is to provide you and/or your business with the resources to take it where ever you may want it to go.”
History
Larry Rabold started the firm in 1990 by providing business and personal tax services to a wide range of clientele. He founded the firm on strong values, excelling in the commitment to provide great personal service. He strived to listen well and become attentive to the clients’ needs.
The business has grown mostly by word of mouth with clients telling friends of their satisfaction. Our firm now serves mostly small businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals whose needs include tax advice/preparation, payroll and accounting. It is the goal of each employee to work together, so that our team can provide first class service for our clients.
Due to of Larry’s extensive knowledge and personal experience, the firm has a strong business and entrepreneurial sense which is evident by proudly serving the Central Pennsylvania area for over 25 years.
Derek M. Rabold, CPA
PRESIDENT & CPA
Derek M. Rabold, CPA is an accountant who joined Bold Accounting Services in 2013. He is responsible for working on individual and some business tax clients. With his specialty in technology, he also helps with QuickBooks accounting and the implementation of the payroll procedures. Derek Rabold also has provided a succession plan for the future ownership of our firm.
Derek Rabold
“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.” —Albert Einstein
History
Derek M. Rabold, CPA is an accountant who joined Bold Accounting Services in 2013. He began his career in the audit department at Herbein + Company, Inc. where he worked for eight years upon graduating from Shippensburg University.
As an accountant at Bold Accounting Services, he is responsible for working on individual and some business tax clients. With his specialty in technology, he also helps with QuickBooks accounting and the implementation of the payroll procedures.
Education and Certifications
– Shippensburg University B.S Degree in Accounting (2005)
– Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (2009)
Organization and Leadership
– Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants Member – Since 2006
– Treasurer of Central Pennsylvania Ultimate Frisbee Organization
– American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) – Past Member
Beyond Bold Accounting Services
Derek and his wife enjoy playing ultimate frisbee and camping/hiking in their free time. They have three children (two boys and a girl) that keep them pretty busy. Derek also enjoys playing golf and watching movies.
Best Thing About Bold Accounting Services?
Being able to help people. It is nice to have people believe in you and trust your advice.
Our Valuable Team Members
Greg Hamm
Tax Preparer
Greg Hamm
History
Greg worked for Larry Rabold CPA for fifteen years then left to go to another public firm but joined Bold in 2002.
He handles business and personal tax returns, non profits, payroll reports and business accounting for our clients
Education and Certifications
– Lebanon Valley College – BA Degree in Accounting, 1999
Beyond Bold Accounting Services
Greg is a sports advocate playing in basketball and softball leagues. He also enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.
Beyond Bold Accounting Services
Greg enjoys playing sports like basketball, softball and golf. He also enjoys spending time with his family and friends.
Best Thing About Bold Accounting Services?
Crystal N. Brown
Coordinator
Crystal Brown
History
Crystal N. Brown joined the firm in April, 2008 as a coordinator. She now has taken on a seasonal role in helping out during Tax season with 1099 preparation and aids in the tax preparation process.
Education and Certifications
– Lebanon Valley College – Associates Degree; Certificate in Law & Society
Beyond Bold Accounting Services
Crystal is a wife and mother who enjoys spending time with her family and taking vacations together.
Best Thing About Bold Accounting Services?
Building relationships with coworkers and clients!
Sheila N. Raup
Client Director
Sheila N. Raup
History
Sheila Raup joined Bold Accounting Services in 2011, previously working in the banking industry and also being co-owner and office manager in a local business serving the community for many years.
Her main role is being in contact with our clients. She answers the phone and helps at the front desk.
Beyond Bold Accounting Services
She loves spending time with her family and watching the wonders of nature.
Best Thing About Bold Accounting Services?
Developing a relationship with every client and creating a welcoming experience. I try to make every client’s day a little brighter with every contact she has.
Sherry Speicher
Payroll Tax Preparer
Sherry Speicher
History
Sherry is a Payroll Specialist who joined Bold Accounting Services in July, 1992.
Sherry previously worked as a staff accountant for Big A Auto Parts. As a Payroll Tax Preparer, she takes a responsibility in filing and reconciling the escrow account on a quarterly basis with the Federal, State and Local Agencies.
Education and Certifications
Penn State Berks Campus – Associates Degree
Beyond Bold Accounting Services
Sherry enjoys spending time with family, flower gardening, going for walks, seeing her grandson and vacationing in Myrtle Beach.
Best Thing About Bold Accounting Services?
“The flexible hours I am able to work based off the quarterly deadlines of payroll tax fillings.”
Amanda Carpenter
Benefits Coordinator
Amanda Carpenter
History
Joined the firm in 2009 as an accounting assistant. Some of her duties include internal deposits and sales tax submissions. She is also responsible for a number of activities in the Escrow payroll process.
Education and Certification
Kutztown University
Beyond Bold Accounting Services
Amanda loves traveling, cooking, baking and fitness!
Best Thing About Bold Accounting Services?
The personable environment, not only within our office but within our clients and the community.
Destiny Kline
Client Director
Destiny Kline
History
Destiny is a client director who started in June of 2021. Her main role includes greeting and assisting clients, answsering and directing phone calls, and helping coworkers with whatever they might need.
Education and Certification
ELCO Highschool
Beyond Bold Accounting Services
Destiny enjoys drawing , attending car shows, and spending time with her friends
Best Thing About Bold Accounting Services?
I love meeting new client and always learning something new here!
Sue Gassert
Payroll Coordinator
Sue Gassert
History
Joined Bold Accounting in February 2019
Past Work Experience
Over 35 years of office experience
Beyond Bold Accounting Services
I enjoy family vacations, shopping with my daughters, and spoiling my grandchildren.
Best Thing About Bold Accounting Services?
The friendly and flexible work atmosphere makes coming to work enjoyable.
Kristen Keener
Payroll Coordinator
Kristen Keener
History
Kristen is a payroll coordinator who joined the firm in January of 2019.
She assists in generating payrolls as well as processing payroll tax payments
Beyond Bold Accounting Services
Kristen loves spending time with her husband and daughter, baking, reading, and spending time outdoors
Best Thing About Bold Accounting Services?
The work environment and my coworkers!
Christi Daubert
Bookkeeper
Christi Daubert
History
Christi joined Bold Accounting as a bookkeeper in December of 2021. On a daily basis she enters information given to us by our clients into financial software to create financial statements, as well as communicates with our accountants.
Education and Certification
HACC and Penn State
Beyond Bold Accounting Services
Christi enjoys spending timer with her grandson, vacationing at the beach, going to rock concerts, and watching football
Best Thing About Bold Accounting Services
The Staff are always friendly and upbeat!
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