Beth Patteson, CPA 
Beth Patteson, a Lakeland native, started her career as a CPA in 1996 as an employee of Chas P. Smith & Associates, PA. After an absence to help run a family mortgage and real estate company, she has returned to CPS Group to continue her work in the field of public accounting. Beth currently works in the areas of individual and corporate taxation.
She holds a masters of accountancy with an emphasis in taxation from University of South Florida and a bachelor of science degree in accounting from Auburn University.
Beth loves spending time with her husband and two sons as well as serving at her church and Lakeland Christian School. She enjoys the beach, the mountains, hiking, biking, and painting.