About Trofeo Accounting
A modern accounting practice built on trust, expertise, and genuine care for your success.
Lydia Cantin
Certified Public Accountant · MBA · Founder
Meet Lydia Cantin, CPA, MBA
After working at traditional accounting firms, I realized there was a huge gap in financial services for modern entrepreneurs. Most accounting firms were stuck in the past, using outdated systems and treating clients like file numbers instead of real people building something meaningful.
I founded Trofeo Accounting to bridge that gap. We combine the expertise and credibility you need with the modern, personal approach you deserve.
Our mission is simple: help ambitious entrepreneurs and professionals take control of their finances so they can focus on what they do best — growing their income and building their dreams.
Qualifications & Experience
The expertise to handle your finances with confidence, backed by years of real-world experience with entrepreneurs just like you.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), FGCU
- Bachelor's in Accounting, Florida Gulf Coast University
- Specialized training in online business taxation
- Specialized training in personal taxation
Beyond the Numbers
When I'm not helping clients get their books in order, you'll find me chasing waves with my Golden Retriever on a Southwest Florida beach, hunting down the perfect cappuccino, or burning off a gelato at the pickleball courts. I'm a total foodie at heart, and I believe the best client relationships feel less like a transaction and more like catching up with a friend who just happens to know their way around a balance sheet.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide every client relationship and every financial decision we make.
Transparency
Clear communication and honest advice, always. No jargon, no hidden fees, no surprises.
Innovation
Modern tools and proactive strategies that keep you ahead of the curve.
Partnership
We're invested in your long-term success — your wins are our wins.