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Carol A. Roy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Avon Park, Florida 33825
Carol A. Roy, a practicing accountant in Avon Park, Florida, has been providing financial expertise to entrepreneurs and small businesses since 2005. Her services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as tax compliance and business tax services, to help clients maintain accurate financial records and meet their tax obligations. With a focus on basic accounting services and tax compliance, Roy's experience spans over 18 years, serving a variety of industries including small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. She also specializes in reporting tax income from retirement accounts, ensuring that clients receive accurate tax guidance and minimize potential liabilities.
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Cordell M. Petry
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Avon Park, Florida 33825
Based in Avon Park, Florida, Cordell M. Petry provides comprehensive accounting services to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises, with over 15 years of experience. Specializing in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, Petry's expertise spans tax planning and consulting, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation. Petry's services cater to the unique needs of his clients, offering tailored financial guidance and support to help them achieve their goals, including the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements.
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John L. Walker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Avon Park, Florida 33825
Based in Avon Park, Florida, John L. Walker is a seasoned certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing tax preparation and accounting services. His expertise encompasses individual and business tax return preparation, including sales tax compliance, as well as basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services. Walker's experience spans various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, serving entrepreneurs and startups in the region.
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Dathna V. Henry
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Avon Park, Florida 33826
Located in Avon Park, Florida, Dathna V. Henry is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, with a focus on helping clients navigate complex financial situations. With expertise in sales tax compliance and payroll processing, Henry ensures her clients meet all tax obligations and stay compliant with relevant regulations.

Florida's large and growing CPA market serves a diverse, tax-friendly state with no personal income tax. The Florida Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 80 hours of continuing professional education every two years, including 4 hours of ethics, 8 hours in accounting subjects, and 4 hours in technology.

Key Tax Considerations: Florida has no state income tax, making it attractive for high-income individuals and retirees. CPAs focus on federal tax compliance, sales and use tax, tangible personal property tax, and estate planning to preserve the no-income-tax advantage. Multi-state taxation is common for snowbirds and businesses operating in multiple states. The state's retirement population creates significant demand for retirement income planning, Medicare planning, and estate administration.

Industry Specializations: Tourism and hospitality, real estate development and property management, healthcare and senior living, international trade (Miami), aviation and aerospace, financial services, and agriculture are key practice areas. Miami CPAs often specialize in Latin American business and international taxation, while Orlando focuses on tourism and entertainment, and Tampa serves financial services and healthcare.

For CPA Professionals: The Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA) provides extensive resources across the large state. Major markets include Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, and Fort Lauderdale, with growing opportunities in Naples, Sarasota, and the Treasure Coast. Competition is strong in metro areas, but the continued population influx creates expanding opportunities. The no-income-tax environment attracts both clients and CPA professionals seeking tax advantages and lifestyle benefits.