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Showing 11 to 20 of 26 CPAs in Elizabeth City, North Carolina
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Katie J. Musorofiti
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
Katie J. Musorofiti is a certified public accountant based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, with over 15 years of experience serving various business structures and individual clients. She provides comprehensive bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services tailored to the unique needs of her clients, as well as general accounting and advisory support. Musorofiti specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, offering guidance on tax planning and compliance, financial analysis, and budgeting.
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Brenda P. Ashburn
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27907
Brenda P. Ashburn is a certified public accountant (CPA) serving clients in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and tax services, she provides expert assistance to small and medium-sized businesses, including those with various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, with a focus on payroll processing and sales tax compliance. A dedicated professional, Brenda ensures her clients receive timely and accurate support in navigating complex tax laws and regulatory requirements.
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Sarah Gillis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
Located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Sarah Gillis provides comprehensive accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over 10 years of experience in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, Gillis assists clients with sales tax compliance, individual and business tax return preparation, and other essential financial tasks. Her expertise in accounting and tax matters, combined with her knowledge of state and local regulations, enables her to provide tailored solutions for clients' unique financial needs.
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Sarah M. Gillis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
Sarah M. Gillis is a certified public accountant based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, with over 10 years of experience in providing general accounting and advisory services. She specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, working primarily with small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups in the area. Gillis prepares individual and business tax returns, utilizing her expertise to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
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Mary J. Green
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
Mary J. Green is a certified public accountant in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, with over 15 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Her expertise in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services enables her to provide comprehensive support to clients navigating complex financial matters. Notably, she offers IRS representation services to help individuals and businesses resolve disputes and resolve tax issues.
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Amy M. Morris
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
Based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Amy M. Morris is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation. She specializes in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance expertise to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Morris prepares individual and business tax returns, and she also offers sales tax compliance services to ensure clients meet their tax obligations.
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Douglas G. Spaeth
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
A certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience, Douglas G. Spaeth serves clients in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. His areas of specialization include financial planning, individual tax services, and basic accounting services, making him a valuable resource for small and medium-sized businesses with various structures. A certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience, Douglas G. Spaeth serves clients in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. He provides comprehensive tax planning and consulting services, as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, helping clients navigate complex financial situations and achieve their goals.
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Douglas A. Hollowell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27906
Located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Douglas A. Hollowell has been providing accounting and tax services for over 15 years. His firm specializes in basic accounting services, including financial statement preparation and budgeting, as well as individual and business tax services, such as tax planning and preparation. Notably, Hollowell also represents clients before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and assists with sales tax compliance, helping businesses and individuals navigate complex tax regulations.
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Sarah E. Blanchard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
Based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Sarah E. Blanchard, CPA, has over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, with a focus on helping clients navigate complex business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Blanchard's expertise also extends to sales tax compliance, ensuring that her clients are in compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations.
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William R. Nixon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27907
Based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, William R. Nixon serves the financial needs of Family-Owned Enterprises and Small and Medium-Sized Businesses in the region. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and finance, Nixon specializes in Financial Planning, Small Business Accounting, and Basic Accounting Services. His services include Bookkeeping & Financial Statement Compilation, as well as Retirement Account Tax Reporting, helping clients navigate tax requirements and financial planning.

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.