Amanda Waguespack
Services & Industries
Designations
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Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Louisiana State University (2012)
Recognition
- Ones to Watch – New Orleans CityBusiness (2020)
Amanda Waguespack joined Ericksen Krentel in 2016 and previously served as a senior manager in the firm’s Tax Advisory Practice, working with individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and nonprofits to develop compliance solutions and long-term tax strategies. She has extensive experience in estate planning and estate tax returns, including guiding clients through the Form 706 process with clarity and confidence.
She regularly works with rental property owners and real estate companies on matters involving historic tax credits with historic tax credits and cost segregation analyses, helping them make informed decisions that maximize tax benefits.
Amanda has a strong passion for working with nonprofit organizations and has developed deep expertise in tax-exempt compliance. She assists nonprofits with Form 990 reporting, public support test analysis, and unrelated business income considerations, helping organizations stay compliant while supporting their missions.
Amanda leads comprehensive tax planning engagements across a range of industries and assists clients in resolving federal and state tax matters efficiently and effectively. Waguespack is a treasurer and executive committee member with French Quarter Festivals and a member of the AICPA, the Society of Louisiana CPAs, the Young Leadership Council, and the French Quarter Business Association.
She earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Louisiana State University.
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Memberships and Affiliations
- American Institute of CPAs
- Society of Louisiana CPAs
- Young Leadership Council
- French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (Executive Committee, Board of Directors)
- French Quarter Business Association