With more than 25 years of public accounting experience, Rebecca Terpstra provides strategic tax and estate planning guidance to closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and trusts and estates. As a Tax Partner at Atherton & Associates, she helps clients navigate complex tax matters through proactive planning, compliance oversight, and practical long-term strategies designed to support both current needs and future goals.
Rebecca specializes in tax planning and compliance, estate and trust planning, trust administration, succession planning, and resolving complex tax issues. Her experience also includes business consulting and entity structure planning, particularly for clients in the agriculture and real estate industries. Clients often turn to her for guidance on sophisticated tax strategy, estate planning considerations, and multi-generational business transitions.
Known for her thoughtful and collaborative approach, Rebecca focuses on building long-term trusted relationships grounded in technical expertise, clear communication, and responsive client service. As a primary advisor to many of her clients, she works closely with individuals, families, and business owners to develop tailored solutions that align with their financial and operational objectives.
At Atherton & Associates, Rebecca is part of the firm’s Tax and Trusts & Estates teams, where she supports clients with integrated planning strategies that balance compliance, continuity, and long-term value.
Outside of her professional work, Rebecca values building lasting relationships within both the business community and the clients she serves.
