Long Chilton, LLP, is the largest locally owned accounting firm in the Rio Grande Valley and ranks with the largest independent firms in Texas.
We believe Long Chilton, LLP's strength lies in our experience, expertise and the ability to meet all your needs with personal attention. Since 1951 we have been delivering quality service to our clients.
As a full service firm, Long Chilton, LLP offers all the services of a nationwide firm, as well as many advantages that come from working with a local, independent organization.
Paysmart Payroll Services,a division of Long Chilton, LLP, offers complete payroll services from Payroll checks, tax liability reports to employee W-2 forms.
Principals
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Charles Fankhauser, CPA
A 1979 Magna Cum Laude graduate of Pan American University, Charles joined Long Chilton, LLP upon graduation and received his CPA certificate in 1980. He has previously served as manager in both the McAllen and Brownsville offices.
Charles has been directly involved in planning, performing and supervising many of the Firm's audits in various industries, with a special concentration in audits of governmental entities throughout the four county area of the Rio Grande Valley.
In addition to providing audit services, Charles is also involved in providing consulting and tax services to numerous clients in the region.
Charles has also been instrumental in providing training, presentations, and staff development for Long Chilton, LLP staff, as well as for Firm clients and other business professionals.
Harlingen
Brenda Dea Krafka, CPA
A 1984 magna cum laude graduate of Texas A&M University, Brenda joined
Long Chilton in 1986 and received her CPA certificate in 1988. She
previously served as tax manager for the Harlingen office and is a
member of the firm's CPE committee. Her areas of expertise include
income tax, estate and gift tax and IRS representation.
Brenda's community service activities are extensive and include current and past leadership roles for the Zonta Club of Harlingen, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Rio Grande Valley, Rio Grande Valley Chapter of the Texas Society of CPAs, Main Educational Trust, and Briggs-Coleman 4-H Club. Brenda is also a member of the Texas Society of CPAs, American Institute of CPAs and St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Harlingen.