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Kathy Gelston
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Kathy Gelston is a licensed certified public accountant (CPA) based in Ridgeland, Mississippi. With over 15 years of experience, she provides specialized accounting and tax services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her expertise includes basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, with specialized focus on IRS representation and payroll processing and compliance.
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Deidra A. Daws
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, Deidra A. Daws has been providing accounting services for over 15 years, specializing in general accounting and advisory, as well as individual and business tax return preparation. Her areas of expertise include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, serving clients from various backgrounds, including individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. Deidra's experience spans multiple industries, and she has developed a strong understanding of the unique challenges faced by her clients, allowing her to provide tailored advice and guidance to meet their specific needs.
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Charman L. Thornton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, Charman L. Thornton is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services. She specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, with a focus on small and medium-sized businesses operating under various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Among her services are payroll processing and compliance, as well as sales tax compliance, helping clients navigate their financial obligations and regulatory requirements effectively.
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Hong Fang
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Hong Fang is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, serving small and medium-sized businesses and various business structures. With over 10 years of experience in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, Fang provides expert financial guidance to clients, including assistance with payroll processing and compliance, as well as retirement account tax reporting. Focused on delivering accurate and timely financial solutions, Fang's expertise spans S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and maintain financial stability.
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Russell S. Tarver
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Russell S. Tarver operates a CPA practice in Ridgeland, Mississippi, serving clients in various capacities. With over 15 years of experience, his expertise spans financial planning, business tax services, and basic accounting services, catering to small and medium-sized businesses as well as individuals and families. His services include retirement account tax reporting and sales tax compliance, supporting clients in navigating complex tax regulations.
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Joe D. Yocom
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Joe D. Yocom is a certified public accountant based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, and has over 20 years of experience in providing accounting services. His expertise spans general accounting and advisory services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, serving clients in various industries, including small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. Notably, Yocom is experienced in IRS representation, helping clients resolve tax-related issues and ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
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Phyllis C. Massey
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Located in Ridgeland, Mississippi, Phyllis C. Massey provides tax planning and consulting services to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. With over 20 years of experience in accounting and taxation, Massey offers basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance to her clients. She specializes in sales tax compliance, helping businesses navigate complex tax regulations and ensure accurate returns.
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Stephen J. Oberlies
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, Stephen J. Oberlies has over 20 years of experience providing comprehensive accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. As a seasoned tax professional with expertise in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, Oberlies delivers tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of his clients. His practice specializes in general accounting and advisory services, as well as sales tax compliance, ensuring that businesses remain compliant with tax regulations and operate efficiently.
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Suzanne C. Biggers
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Suzanne C. Biggers serves clients in Ridgeland, Mississippi, providing expert financial guidance. A certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience, Suzanne specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, catering to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her services encompass payroll processing and compliance, as well as retirement account tax reporting, ensuring her clients' financial transactions and tax obligations are accurately handled.
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Aaron F. Desouza
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157
Aaron F. Desouza is a certified public accountant providing financial guidance to clients in Ridgeland, Mississippi. With over 15 years of experience in the field, he specializes in offering basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning to family-owned enterprises and individuals and families. His expertise also extends to representing clients before the IRS and preparing complex tax returns for retirement accounts, including 401(k) and IRA filings.

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.