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Robert W. Whatley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Blowing Rock, North Carolina 28605
Based in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, Robert W. Whatley provides accounting services to the local business community. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning to small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. His practice includes expertise in payroll processing and compliance, as well as sales tax compliance, which allows him to offer a comprehensive range of services to his clients.
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Carleen R. Berndt
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Blowing Rock, North Carolina 28605
Carleen R. Berndt is a licensed CPA with over 15 years of experience providing accounting and tax services to small and medium-sized businesses in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Her expertise includes basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, as well as providing tax planning and consulting services to help clients optimize their financial situations. With a focus on various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, she delivers comprehensive sales tax compliance solutions to ensure clients are meeting regulatory requirements.
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Robert M. Hess
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Blowing Rock, North Carolina 28605
Based in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, Robert M. Hess is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. Additionally, he offers expertise in sales tax compliance and payroll processing and compliance to help businesses manage their financial operations effectively. From tax planning to financial planning, Robert M. Hess provides professional guidance and support to his clients, helping them navigate complex financial issues and make informed decisions.
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Allen Tomlinson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Blowing Rock, North Carolina 28605
Based in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, Allen Tomlinson is a certified public accountant with years of experience providing tax and accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. With expertise in basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, Tomlinson assists clients in navigating complex financial matters. He also specializes in IRS representation and retirement account tax reporting, ensuring compliance and minimizing tax liabilities for his clients.
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Charles M. Littlejohn
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Blowing Rock, North Carolina 28605
Based in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, Charles M. Littlejohn provides general accounting and advisory services to entrepreneurs and startups. With over 15 years of experience in various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, Mr. Littlejohn offers expertise in financial planning and individual tax services. As a licensed CPA, he represents clients before the IRS and provides basic accounting services to ensure compliance and optimized financial performance.
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Samuel H. Hess
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Blowing Rock, North Carolina 28605
Samuel H. Hess is a certified public accountant with over 12 years of experience serving clients in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. His areas of expertise include individual and business tax return preparation, as well as payroll processing and compliance services. Additionally, Hess assists entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families, with basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance.
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Micah J. Berry
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Blowing Rock, North Carolina 28605
Located in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, Micah J. Berry has been providing accounting services since 2005. With a focus on individual and family clients, as well as family-owned enterprises, he offers a range of services including tax return preparation and financial planning. His expertise in business tax services and accounting allows him to represent clients before the IRS, addressing any tax-related issues or concerns. Based on his experience and specialization, Berry assists clients with basic accounting needs, helping to streamline business operations and manage finances effectively.
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William J. Burke
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Blowing Rock, North Carolina 28605
William J. Burke, CPA, is a licensed accountant based in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. With over 10 years of experience, Burke provides specialized accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises. His expertise includes retirement account tax reporting, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation. He is particularly skilled in helping small businesses navigate complex tax laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and minimizing liabilities.
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Claudia L. Kelley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Blowing Rock, North Carolina 28605
Claudia L. Kelley is a certified public accountant located in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, specializing in small business accounting and tax services. With over 10 years of experience in the industry, she provides expertise in tax planning and consulting, as well as payroll processing and compliance. Her services cater to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups, offering tailored solutions to meet their unique financial needs.
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John L. Grasinger
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Blowing Rock, North Carolina 28605
John L. Grasinger is a certified public accountant based in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, with over 20 years of experience providing accounting and tax services. He specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance, serving individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Grasinger's services include payroll processing and compliance, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, enabling businesses to maintain accurate financial records and stay up-to-date with regulatory requirements.

North Carolina's thriving CPA market serves a rapidly growing state with strong banking, technology, and life sciences sectors. The North Carolina State Board of CPA Examiners requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 80 hours of continuing professional education every two years, including 4 hours of ethics and minimum technical requirements.

Key Tax Considerations: North Carolina has a flat 4.5% individual and corporate income tax following recent reforms, creating a relatively simple tax environment. CPAs commonly handle state income tax compliance, sales and use tax, and various business incentives for economic development. The Research Triangle's concentration of startups and tech companies creates demand for equity compensation planning, venture capital accounting, and R&D tax credits. Growing population from higher-tax northeastern states creates opportunities in residency planning and wealth preservation strategies.

Industry Specializations: Banking and financial services (Charlotte is the nation's second-largest banking center), biotechnology and pharmaceuticals (Research Triangle), technology and software, healthcare systems, higher education, manufacturing, agriculture, and furniture production are key practice areas. Charlotte CPAs often specialize in banking regulations and financial services, while Raleigh-Durham focuses on technology startups and life sciences companies.

For CPA Professionals: The North Carolina Association of CPAs provides robust resources across a large, growing state. Charlotte offers big-city opportunities with major banking presence, while the Research Triangle (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill) provides innovation economy focus. Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and Asheville offer secondary markets with lifestyle benefits. The state's business-friendly tax reforms, continued in-migration, and diverse economy create expanding opportunities. Excellent universities provide strong talent pipeline, and the moderate climate and lower cost of living than northeastern states attract both practitioners and clients.