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John R. Benham
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, John R. Benham has spent over 15 years assisting family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses with their accounting and tax needs. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations. Benham also provides essential payroll processing and compliance services, ensuring timely payments and adherence to labor laws. Additionally, he offers IRS representation services, assisting clients in resolving tax disputes and audits with the internal revenue service.
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Renae M. Davis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, Renae M. Davis provides accounting expertise with over 15 years of experience. Her services include general accounting and advisory, as well as individual and business tax return preparation, catering to the needs of entrepreneurs and startups, and small and medium-sized businesses. Specializing in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, she offers specialized support for clients navigating complex financial situations, such as financial statement analysis and budgeting.
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Diane P. Gavin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Diane P. Gavin is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in tax preparation and accounting services. Located in Ridgeland, Mississippi, she has been serving individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises, since 2005. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, with a focus on providing accurate and timely tax filings. In addition to her core services, Gavin also offers expertise in retirement account tax reporting, helping clients navigate the complexities of their retirement portfolios.
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Dorin Lavric
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Operating out of Ridgeland, Mississippi, Dorin Lavric provides expert accounting services to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. With over 10 years of experience in the field, Lavric specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, providing clients with a comprehensive understanding of their financial situations. The firm offers payroll processing and compliance services, as well as retirement account tax reporting, ensuring clients are in compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations.
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Henry Moore
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Henry Moore is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in accounting and financial management, serving clients in Ridgeland, Mississippi. His expertise lies in providing payroll processing and compliance, as well as sales tax compliance services, ensuring businesses meet their reporting and payment obligations under Mississippi state law. As a seasoned accounting professional, Moore specializes in offering basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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William O. Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
William O. Smith, a certified public accountant based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, provides comprehensive tax and accounting services to individuals and family-owned businesses. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting solutions. His expertise extends to retirement account tax reporting and sales tax compliance, ensuring clients are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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Jeffrey S. Eilders
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Jeffrey S. Eilders, a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience, practices in Ridgeland, Mississippi. His practice focuses on providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services to family-owned enterprises and individuals and families. Specializing in tax planning and consulting, Eilders helps his clients navigate complex financial matters and achieve their goals. Additionally, his expertise includes bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, ensuring that his clients' financial records are accurate and up-to-date.
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Chanse R. Jones
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, Chanse R. Jones is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation. He provides comprehensive accounting services to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs and startups, ensuring tax compliance and minimizing financial liabilities. Additionally, he offers specialized tax services, including retirement account tax reporting and IRS representation, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and resolve disputes.
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Charles B. Schloemer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39158
Charles B. Schloemer is a certified public accountant based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, with over 20 years of experience in providing accounting services to a variety of business structures. His expertise includes general accounting and advisory services, as well as individual and business tax return preparation. Schloemer's specialization in small business accounting enables him to cater to the needs of entrepreneurs and startups, offering guidance on financial statement preparation, budgeting, and financial planning.
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Joel K. Bobo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Joel K. Bobo is a certified public accountant based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, with over 15 years of experience. He provides general accounting and advisory services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families, focusing on basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning. Bobo's expertise includes tax planning and consulting, helping clients navigate changes in tax laws and regulations to minimize financial burdens.

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.