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Joseph W. Moss
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39158
Joseph W. Moss is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Ridgeland, Mississippi. With over 15 years of experience serving individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises, he provides accounting and financial planning services to meet their unique needs. His expertise includes basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, and he offers IRS representation and bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to ensure clients are in compliance with regulatory requirements. Moss is well-versed in financial planning, helping his clients make informed decisions about their financial futures.
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Karen C. Busby
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Karen C. Busby is a certified public accountant based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to individuals and businesses. Her services include general accounting and advisory, as well as specialized support for retirement account tax reporting, to help clients understand and manage their financial situations. Niche industries served include small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises, where she has developed a strong understanding of the unique financial challenges and opportunities these organizations face. With specializations in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, Karen C. Busby helps clients make informed decisions about their financial futures.
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Stacy L. Baughn
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Stacy L. Baughn, a certified public accountant in Ridgeland, Mississippi, brings over 10 years of experience to her practice. She provides specialized services in basic accounting, individual tax preparation, and sales tax compliance to family-owned enterprises and individuals. Baughn's expertise in tax compliance and general accounting advisory services allows her to offer clients personalized guidance on financial management and tax planning strategies. With a focus on family-owned enterprises and individual clients, Baughn's practice is dedicated to delivering tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of her clients.
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Joseph C. Melton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Joseph C. Melton is a certified public accountant based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, with over 15 years of experience serving clients across various business structures. His expertise includes providing financial planning, individual tax services, and general accounting and advisory services to family-owned enterprises and small businesses. In addition to his core services, Melton also offers tax planning and consulting, helping clients navigate complex financial situations and optimize their tax strategies.
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Doyle B. Moorhead
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Ridgeland, Mississippi-based certified public accountant Doyle B. Moorhead brings over 10 years of experience in accounting and tax preparation to his clients. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, serving entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. Services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as individual and business tax return preparation.
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Richard W. Russ
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Richard W. Russ is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses in Ridgeland, Mississippi. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, including bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, to help clients maintain accurate financial records and make informed business decisions. Russ also assists clients with sales tax compliance and offers financial planning services to support long-term business goals.
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Kimberly T. May
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Ridgeland-based accountant Kimberly T. May brings over 15 years of experience in accounting and finance to her clients in the South. With a focus on basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, May serves small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups across various industries. Her services include payroll processing and compliance, general accounting, and advisory, helping businesses navigate complex financial issues.
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Cindy M. Hollan Jacks
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Cindy M. Hollan Jacks is a certified public accountant based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, catering to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. Jacks' expertise also encompasses payroll processing and compliance, ensuring accurate and timely payments for her clients.
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James E. Polk
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, James E. Polk has over 20 years of experience providing expert accounting services to businesses and individuals. As a certified public accountant, he specializes in general accounting and advisory, individual and business tax return preparation, and offers specialized guidance on basic accounting services for small and medium-sized businesses. Polk's expertise spans various business structures, including S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs, and he provides individual tax services, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations. With a deep understanding of local, state, and federal tax requirements, Polk delivers informed and personalized guidance to his clients, supporting their financial growth and stability.
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Ralph H. Alford
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Ralph H. Alford is a licensed CPA residing in Ridgeland, Mississippi, with over 20 years of experience in accounting services. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services for individuals and small businesses, as well as complex accounting needs for various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Mr. Alford's expertise also extends to individual tax services, including tax planning, preparation, and compliance, as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, and payroll processing and compliance.

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.