Matei & Co

Persida Matei, CPA, MST

Persida has been in the public accounting field since 2008 and is the firm’s founder. She graduated Magna Cum Laude and holds a Bachelor Degree in Accounting and Masters in Taxation. She specializes in a variety of solutions including tax planning, tax preparation, financial statement preparations and monthly bookkeeping, payroll, and business consulting. Prior to focusing her practice on small business accounting and taxation, Persida held a Series 7 and Series 66 license for financial advising. She currently focuses on providing 360 degrees of business services to her clients through in-house resources and professional colleague referrals, enabling them to have one source for all their financial needs.

Persida grew up in Romania during the communist regime, and deeply appreciates the culture, freedom, and opportunities that the United States offers. She believes that hard work pays off, and that investing in education is one of the better goals in life. As a former musician, her right brain/left brain approach have enabled her to connect to her clients in the entertainment industry and explain business concepts to clients who are deeply creative, rather than inclined to the crunching of numbers.  She believes that knowledge is power and enjoys sharing that knowledge with her clients to aid them in achieving their financial endeavors. Persida’s passion is helping businesses start, grow, and thrive.