Christina Binagi, CPA
Principal
Christina began working with Vrakas in 1998 and is currently a principal in the Client Accounting & Advisory Services department. As co-manager of the department, Christina assists various clients with monthly closing procedures, controller duties, and compilations on an interim or ongoing basis. She primarily works with family-owned businesses in the distribution, manufacturing, and construction industries across southeastern Wisconsin.
Christina is certified with QuickBooks and Sage 50 but also works in multiple other software packages that her clients utilize. Christina’s accounting and auditing background enables her to provide clients with valuable financial statement analysis and internal control recommendations.
In addition, Christina assists Vrakas CPAs + Advisors affiliate company, Vrakas/Blum Computer Consulting, LLC. Christina helps Sage 100 clients with monthly financial statement reviews, month-end processes, and miscellaneous accounting and consulting work.
Christina interned with Vrakas before joining full-time after earning her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting with honors from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She credits her career success to her hard work, dedication, high ethical standards, and positive attitude.
As a Wisconsin native, Christina resides in Pewaukee with her husband and two daughters. Christina loves spending most of her free time watching her children play sports. Being an active person throughout her life, she also enjoys running and playing volleyball.
Professional Designations & Licenses
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Wisconsin
Sage 50 Certified Consultant
QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor – Desktop
QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor – Online
Memberships
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA)
Charitable & Civic Activities
St. Anthony on the Lake – Treasurer of Athletics
Waukesha County Business Alliance
Education
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater: BBA in Accounting (1997)