Teresa Ferruzzo

Teresa Ferruzzo, CPA

Teresa Ferruzzo, CPA

Partner, Client Accounting Services

Teresa A. Ferruzzo, CPA, is a Partner at abip with over 30 years of experience in public accounting. Her public accounting experience has been as an auditor, accountant, tax preparer, and consultant in the small to mid-size privately held company space. Teresa’s dedication to client success and her in-depth knowledge of tax and accounting principles makes her an invaluable resource for individuals and businesses alike. Her ability to provide tailored financial solutions and strategic guidance has earned her the trust and respect of her clients and colleagues. 

Professional Background

Prior to joining abip, Teresa ran her own CPA practice for 22 years. Her firm specialized in accounting services, tax preparation services, and consulting services to a wide range of small to mid-size privately held companies in various industries. In addition, during that time, she became a forefront of knowledge for families who have disabled loved ones. Her knowledge surrounding special needs trusts and tax related matters, and the preservation of government benefits has provided families with guidance, strategies and solutions tailored to each of their specific situations. She is a trusted advisor to many individuals with disabilities and their families.

Before establishing her own firm, Teresa spent five years in public accounting as an Auditor. This experience provided her with a strong foundation for her subsequent role as Controller and Financial and Operations Principal (Series 27) at a privately held financial trading software company. In her capacity as Controller, she led a team responsible for delivering monthly NASD FOCUS filings, net capital calculations, consolidated financial statements, budgets, and forecasts with analytical review of variances, cash management and reporting. She also coordinated external audits, oversaw software conversions, and managed the due diligence process for the company’s successful sale to a publicly traded company.

Education

Teresa graduated with honors from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Accounting. She has served on several boards, including her Church and Gigi’s’ Playhouse Houston.