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Showing 141 to 150 of 176 CPAs in Ridgeland, Mississippi
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John D. Scott
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, John D. Scott is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing financial solutions to various clients. His expertise lies in assisting family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses with their individual and business tax return preparation, as well as retirement account tax reporting. Scott's areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, helping clients navigate complex financial matters.
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Susan E. Harper
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Susan E. Harper is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services to entrepreneurs and startup businesses in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Serving entrepreneurs, individuals, and families, her expertise encompasses basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services. Ms. Harper also specializes in representing clients before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and ensuring accurate and timely tax reporting for retirement accounts.
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Ernest L. Coward
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Ernest L. Coward is a certified public accountant with a practice based in Ridgeland, Mississippi. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals and families. His services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as retirement account tax reporting.
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Ruth H. Nelms
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Ruth H. Nelms is a certified public accountant based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, with over 20 years of experience providing accounting services. Her practice focuses on individual and business tax return preparation, including retirement account tax reporting, and basic accounting services such as tax compliance and financial planning. Ms. Nelms serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and startup businesses, helping them manage their financial needs and meet tax obligations.
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Michael A. Sturdivant
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, Michael A. Sturdivant is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing tax and accounting services. He specializes in tax compliance, business tax services, and basic accounting services, assisting clients with various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Sturdivant also offers IRS representation and individual and business tax return preparation services to entrepreneurs and startups, helping them navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Stacey E. Cooper
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, Stacey E. Cooper provides accounting expertise to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over 15 years of experience, she offers comprehensive services in tax planning and consulting, payroll processing and compliance, and basic accounting services. Her specialization in small business accounting and financial planning caters to the diverse needs of entrepreneurs and business owners. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Stacey E. Cooper's expertise spans financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring businesses make informed decisions. Her extensive knowledge in accounting principles and tax laws enables her to provide tailored solutions for businesses seeking to optimize their financial performance.
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Julie H. Humphreys
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Julie H. Humphreys is a certified public accountant based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, with over 15 years of experience in tax preparation and financial services. She specializes in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning to individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. In addition to tax return preparation, she offers general accounting and advisory services to help clients manage their financial affairs and make informed business decisions. Julie Humphreys is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and adheres to the highest professional standards to ensure accurate and reliable financial guidance.
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Jeffrey F. Necaise
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, Jeffrey F. Necaise provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. With over 25 years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, helping clients navigate complex financial situations. His expertise extends to payroll processing and compliance, as well as IRS representation, providing critical support for businesses and individuals alike.
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James A. Post
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
James A. Post, a certified public accountant based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, provides comprehensive accounting and advisory services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 10 years of experience in financial planning and business tax services, Post offers expert guidance on financial planning, budgeting, and financial statement preparation. In addition to general accounting and sales tax compliance services, he specializes in Basic Accounting Services, Financial Planning, and Business Tax Services, catering to the needs of entrepreneurs and startups in the region.
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Hubert S. Mcmillan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39158
Based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, Hubert S. Mcmillan provides accounting services to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over [number] years of experience, he specializes in general accounting and advisory services, including business tax preparation and compliance. His expertise also extends to payroll processing and compliance, ensuring accurate and timely payment of employee wages and benefits.

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.