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Dana S. Osbarn
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, Mississippi 38948
Dana S. Osbarn is a certified public accountant (CPA) in Oakland, Mississippi, with over ten years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. Her services include general accounting and advisory, sales tax compliance, as well as specialized support for basic accounting needs, business tax services, and small business accounting. Osbarn's expertise is rooted in her extensive experience with small business accounting, providing tailored guidance on financial management, budgeting, and tax planning to meet the unique needs of each client.
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Danny L. Bailey
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, Mississippi 38948
Danny L. Bailey is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Oakland, Mississippi, with over 10 years of experience providing accounting and tax services to his clients. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services to entrepreneurs, startups, individuals, and families in the Oakland area. His services include individual and business tax return preparation, as well as payroll processing and compliance, making him a valuable resource for clients seeking expert accounting support.

Mississippi's CPA community serves a traditional economy with agriculture, manufacturing, and growing gaming industry. The Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 120 hours of continuing professional education every three years, including 4 hours of ethics and minimum accounting/auditing requirements.

Key Tax Considerations: Mississippi has graduated individual income tax up to 4.7% and corporate income tax up to 4%. CPAs commonly handle state income tax compliance, sales tax, and various economic development incentives offered to attract and retain businesses. The gaming industry along the Gulf Coast and Mississippi River creates specialized needs for gaming tax compliance and internal controls. Agricultural tax planning remains important in rural areas.

Industry Specializations: Agriculture (cotton, soybeans, catfish farming), manufacturing (automotive, furniture, aerospace), gaming and hospitality, healthcare, energy, forestry, and higher education are key practice areas. CPAs often develop expertise in gaming compliance and controls, agricultural cooperatives, or serving the automotive manufacturing supply chain that has grown in recent decades.

For CPA Professionals: The Mississippi Society of CPAs serves practitioners across the state. Major markets include Jackson (state capital and largest city), the Gulf Coast (gaming and tourism), Tupelo, and university towns like Oxford and Starkville. The state offers very low cost of living and Southern lifestyle, though it faces economic challenges and lower compensation compared to many states. Rural areas often experience CPA shortages, creating opportunities for practitioners comfortable serving smaller communities and agricultural clients.