"There are many good ideas to drive revenue - only those that are culturally compatible and implemented correctly are going to get off the ground."

— Gale Crosley, CPA

The woman behind it all…

Gale Crosley, CPA, is the founder and president of Crosley+Company. Having worked in both corporate and public accounting environments, Gale has created a business that brings cutting edge best practices from the corporate world to help mid-market accounting firms grow. Prior to the creation of Crosley+Company, Gale had worked as a practicing CPA with Arthur Andersen and PricewaterhouseCoopers as well as holding senior management roles in sales, marketing and new product development with such notable companies as IBM, MCI and several start ups.

Gale is a graduate of The University of Akron in Akron, Ohio, her hometown, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting. In 2010, she received the coveted Simonetti Distinguished Business Alumni Award from The University of Akron’s College of Business Administration. This prestigious award is only given to those alumni that achieve excellence in their profession and serve their communities.

She now calls Atlanta, Georgia home with her husband, where she enjoys frequent visits from her two adult children and two adult step-children. When not assisting clients, Gale can be found participating in her favorite hobbies which include golfing, running, fishing, skiing and playing classical piano.

Recognized by her peers:

  • Listed as One of the Most Recommended Consultants in the Inside Public Accounting Best of the Best Annual Survey of Firms for nine consecutive years
  • One of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting by AccountingToday for the last seven years
  • CPA Practice Advisor 2012 Top 25 Thought Leader
  • 2010 winner of the Simonetti Distinguished Business Alumni Award
  • Editorial Advisor for the Journal of Accountancy

Professional associations:

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • CPA Consultants' Alliance (CPACA)
  • Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA)
  • Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA)
  • National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)

Actively involved in non-profits: