About Us

Welcome to Berel CPA, your trusted Biloxi CPA firm dedicated to providing exceptional services to our clients and supporting our community. I’m Susan Berel, delighted to introduce you to our firm. We specialize in assisting self-employed taxpayers in maximizing their tax savings, consistently helping them save thousands of dollars year after year. In fact, with our extensive knowledge of available tax strategies, we have even helped some clients save tens of thousands.

Our unwavering commitment to client satisfaction sets us apart from other firms. At Berel CPA, you can always reach a real person in our office. We value effective communication and prompt responses, so your calls will be answered. Our dedicated team goes above and beyond to assist our clients in every way possible. We are actively expanding our team through new hiring initiatives to ensure we maintain this service level.

Allow me to share a bit about my background. I am from New Orleans and grew up in a financially disadvantaged environment. Determined to overcome these challenges, I enrolled at the University of New Orleans when I was just 16 years old. The legal drinking age of 18 at the time was initially a distraction; I remained steadfast in completing my degree as a means to rise above poverty. I worked full-time for a local CPA firm while attending evening classes during my studies. This invaluable experience provided me with practical knowledge in accounting and payroll, which continues to benefit me today. I hold an accounting degree from the University of New Orleans with over 20 years of tax expertise, acquired through my tenure at small and regional CPA firms in Louisiana and Florida. This extensive experience has equipped me with a versatile skill set across various tax areas.

My lifelong dream was to become a business owner. After years of working for others, I finally leaped and purchased the client accounts of the Biloxi-based William Murphy CPA firm in 2016. Initially, I operated as a solo practitioner with the support of my family. Since then, our firm has experienced remarkable growth, surpassing 400% even before the acquisition of the client base of John Kenna CPA in Ocean Springs, MS, in January of 2023. I attribute this growth to our unwavering commitment to customer service and the dedication of our exceptional employees. Without their tireless efforts, our remarkable achievements would not have been possible.

While our firm was initially established as a tax-only practice, we soon recognized the more extensive needs of our clients. Consequently, we expanded our services to include accounting and payroll assistance, responding directly to the demands of our valued clients. Furthermore, we have actively supported our clients in navigating complex programs such as the payroll protection plan, the employee retention credit, and the Mississippi grant program. At Berel CPA, we continually adapt and strive to fulfill the ever-changing needs of our clients.