Professional Services 2023: CASSIE HARTOGS

In May, Hartogs was promoted to managing partner of tax people operations, a position in which she’s responsible for more than 3,800 tax professionals nationwide at professional services company BDO USA, the U.S. member firm of BDO Global, the world’s fifth largest accounting network.

Based in McLean, Hartogs previously served as BDO’s Atlantic region managing partner in tax services. For fiscal year 2022, BDO USA’s revenues were $2.5 billion; globally, the company reaped $12.8 billion in revenue.

A West Virginia University graduate, Hartogs began her career at CPA firm Argy Wiltse & Robinson, which was acquired by BDO in 2012. She received BDO’s Seidman Neuhausen award in 2019, recognizing staffers who show exceptional client service, intellectual curiosity and technical rigor. Hartogs also was one of 10 partners chosen to attend the BDO-Harvard Executive Leadership Program.

Hartogs is an active volunteer for the Girl Scouts and the SevaTruck Foundation, a Fairfax County-based nonprofit that serves hot meals to people in need. She also serves on the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants’ DEI advisory council.

SOMETHING I’LL NEVER DO AGAIN: I will never teach someone how to drive again after teaching my daughters. I will also never go on another Disney virtual reality ride.