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Michael J. Kersey
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carlisle, Arkansas 72024
Michael J. Kersey is a licensed certified public accountant based in Carlisle, Arkansas, with over a decade of experience providing comprehensive accounting solutions. He specializes in serving individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises, offering a range of services including bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, to support their financial planning and organizational needs. Kersey also provides sales tax compliance services, ensuring his clients meet tax requirements and maintain accurate financial records.
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Brenda G. Horner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carlisle, Arkansas 72024
Brenda G. Horner is a certified public accountant based in Carlisle, Arkansas. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation, she provides expert services to small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services. She offers sales tax compliance assistance to help businesses maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records. Ms. Horner prepares individual and business tax return, providing thorough and accurate documentation to ensure timely compliance with tax laws and regulations.

Arkansas's CPA community supports a stable economy rooted in agriculture, retail, and manufacturing. The Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 120 hours of continuing professional education every three years, including 10 hours annually with at least 3 hours in accounting or auditing.

Key Tax Considerations: Arkansas has individual income tax rates from 2% to 4.9% and corporate income tax up to 5.3%. CPAs handle state income tax compliance, sales and use tax issues, and various business incentive programs. The state offers targeted tax credits for job creation and investment that require specialized knowledge.

Industry Specializations: Agriculture and poultry production, retail headquarters (Walmart in Bentonville), transportation and logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare are primary focus areas. Northwest Arkansas CPAs often work with retail and supplier companies, while Little Rock focuses on financial services and professional firms.

For CPA Professionals: The Arkansas Society of CPAs serves practitioners throughout the state. Major markets include Little Rock, Bentonville/Fayetteville, Fort Smith, and Jonesboro. The state offers lower cost of living and strong quality of life, with the Northwest Arkansas corridor experiencing significant growth and opportunity.