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Ricky C. Unger
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Venice, Florida 34292
Ricky C. Unger, a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Venice, Florida, has over 15 years of experience providing financial expertise to individuals and businesses. His practice focuses on basic accounting services, including financial statement compilation and bookkeeping. He also specializes in business tax services and financial planning, helping small and medium-sized businesses navigate complex tax regulations and create long-term financial strategies.
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Phillip M. Baker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Venice, Florida 34292
Phillip M. Baker, a certified public accountant, serves clients in Venice, Florida, with expertise in basic accounting services and small business accounting. As a seasoned practitioner, he has been providing financial services for over 10 years, focusing on family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Baker's services include retirement account tax reporting, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, catering to clients' diverse needs in the region.
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Charles W. Bastin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Venice, Florida 34285
Charles W. Bastin, a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience, offers a variety of financial services to clients in the Venice, Florida area. His expertise includes providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, with a focus on meeting the unique needs of individuals and families as well as small and medium-sized businesses. He also represents clients in IRS matters and provides payroll processing and compliance services.
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Beverly B. Poole
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Venice, Florida 34284
Beverly B. Poole is a licensed CPA based in Venice, Florida, with over 20 years of professional experience. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, providing a strong foundation for helping her clients navigate the complexities of their financial situations. With particular expertise in retirement account tax reporting and payroll processing & compliance, she has a proven track record of delivering accurate and timely solutions to family-owned enterprises, entrepreneurs, and startups.
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Carol T. Chappell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Venice, Florida 34293
Based in Venice, Florida, Carol T. Chappell offers a variety of accounting services tailored to the needs of her clients. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services to individuals, families, and small to medium-sized businesses. Additionally, she is well-versed in payroll processing and compliance, as well as IRS representation, ensuring her clients navigate complex tax matters with confidence.
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Linda J. Barton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Venice, Florida 34292
Linda J. Barton is a certified public accountant (CPA) in Venice, Florida, with over 10 years of experience in providing financial guidance and support to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. Her professional services include sales tax compliance, IRS representation, and basic accounting services, with a focus on small business accounting and financial planning. Barton's expertise spans financial planning, tax preparation, and business consulting, ensuring her clients have a comprehensive understanding of their financial situation and receive actionable advice to achieve their goals.
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Dawn O. Hawkersmith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Venice, Florida 34292
Dawn O. Hawkersmith, a certified public accountant, has been serving the Venice, Florida community since 2003. Her expertise in general accounting and advisory, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation has been instrumental in helping individuals and families, as well as small- and medium-sized businesses, achieve their financial goals. With over 19 years of experience in basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, Ms. Hawkersmith provides personalized guidance to her clients, helping them navigate complex financial landscapes and make informed decisions.

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.