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Randy Crabtree, CPA

Examiner · DISC type cs
Co-Founder, Partner at Tri-Merit
📍 Schaumburg, Illinois, United States

Randy Crabtree is the Co-Founder of Tri-Merit Specialty Tax Professionals, a firm focused on R&D tax credits and other niche tax services. A CPA with a degree from Northern Illinois University, he is recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting and hosts the popular "The Unique CPA" podcast.

Outside of his professional life, Randy is a passionate craft beer enthusiast and is even a partner at The Beer Temple in Chicago. He frequently combines this interest with his work by hosting virtual happy hours and tastings. He is also an avid sports fan, particularly of Chicago teams like the Cubs.

He hosts the annual "Bridging the Gap" conference, created to foster community and address mental health and burnout within the accounting profession.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder, Partner
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
Personality Overview

How Randy shows up

Unexpressive
Overcautious
Process Oriented

They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. Being observant comes to them naturally.

Priorities

Topics Randy cares about

Firm Culture
He is a vocal advocate for creating people-first cultures in accounting firms and is even writing a book on the subject to help prevent burnout.
Specialty Tax
As Co-founder of Tri-Merit, his core business is focused on niche areas like R&D tax credits, Cost Segregation, 179D, and 45L.
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Career

Work history

5-2007
Co-Founder, Partner
Tri-Merit
10-2019
Podcast Host
The Unique CPA
5-2022 - 6-2025
Intuit ProConnect Tax Council Member
Intuit
11-1991 - 12-2005
Managing Partner
Crabtree Anderson, LLC
In the press

Media appearances

The Unique CPA: Randy Crabtree’s Journey From Managing …. Featured in Buzzsprout (Podcasting in Professional Services)
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Randy Crabtree | Co‑Founder and Partner – Tri‑Merit. Featured in Forbes Councils
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Education
1980 - 1985
BS
Northern Illinois University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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