Elizabeth Preng

Elizabeth Preng

CPA
Partner, Tax

Elizabeth is a partner in the tax group at Crowe and has deep expertise advising high-net-worth individuals, executive groups, and closely held businesses. She specializes in serving complex family groups and providing integrated tax planning and compliance services tailored to the needs of affluent families and business owners.

Elizabeth works closely with family offices, internal tax teams, and other professional advisers to coordinate tax strategy across investment entities, family trusts, and individual taxpayers. Her focus includes estate and gift planning, helping clients identify and implement opportunities to reduce tax exposure and preserve wealth across generations.

She brings extensive experience in managing taxable estates, providing guidance on gross estate determinations, trust funding, and asset division. Her practical insights and collaborative approach make her a trusted adviser for clients navigating major wealth transfer events and long-term planning.

Elizabeth’s internal responsibilities include leading a client service team, reviewing tax compliance and planning projects, and overseeing team resource allocation and workflow. She also coaches and mentors staff on her team.

Client focus

Services

Tax

Professional affiliations

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
  • Houston Business and Estate Planning Council
  • Houston Estate and Financial Forum

Education

  • Master of Professional Accounting, Accounting
    University of Texas | Austin, Texas
  • Bachelor of Science, Music Industry Studies
    Loyola University | New Orleans, Louisiana