After two decades climbing the ranks of public accounting — from Staff Accountant to Principal, leading multimillion dollar portfolios, coaching teams of 40+, and even landing on Forbes’ Top 200 CPAs in America — Cassandra (Cassie) Crist finally did the unthinkable: she escaped.


A self proclaimed recovering CPA, Cassie traded in benefit plan audits, regulatory compliance, and executive board meetings for something far more delicious: Cooking with Cass LLC, where the only things she audits now are spice levels and cocktail pours.

Cassie built her career leading high performing teams, managing hundreds of clients, and earning national recognition for her leadership, advocacy, and community impact. (Her resume reads like a highlight reel — “Led benefit plan audit practice serving 800+ plans…” “Retained 99% of clients annually…” “National champion for Walk to End Alzheimer’s…” — you get the idea.)


But beneath the polished CPA exterior was a woman who loved bringing people together, hosting unforgettable gatherings, and creating joy around a table. So she followed that spark.

Today, Cassie is the business owner, party host, culinary hype woman, and chief fun officer of Cooking with Cass LLC — a place where good food meets good vibes, and where guests leave with full hearts, full stomachs, and probably a new favorite cocktail.


Whether she’s teaching a hands on cooking class, hosting a themed dinner party, or curating a private event, Cassie brings the same energy she once brought to boardrooms — only now it comes with better lighting, better music, and zero spreadsheets.


From Forbes recognized CPA to fearless entrepreneur, Cassie proves that reinvention is always on the menu… and that life tastes better when you season it boldly.

Ready to create unforgettable memories through food, entertainment, and connection? Contact Cooking with Cass today at (773) 270-4976 to learn more about our private events, public experiences, and social club opportunities.

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