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Alice S. Rouse
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kinston, North Carolina 28504
Alice S. Rouse is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Kinston, North Carolina, with over 8 years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses and entrepreneurs. Her services include individual and business tax return preparation, as well as retirement account tax reporting, to ensure compliance with tax regulations. With a focus on basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, Rouse provides customized solutions to meet the unique needs of her clients.
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Angela D. Johnson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kinston, North Carolina 28504
Based in Kinston, North Carolina, Angela D. Johnson is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience providing accounting services to individuals and businesses. She specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, offering expertise that caters to the unique needs of entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. Johnson's comprehensive services include IRS representation and individual and business tax return preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax regulations.
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Kevin M. Zoltek
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kinston, North Carolina 28503
Based in Kinston, North Carolina, Kevin M. Zoltek provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. With over 10 years of experience in the industry, Zoltek specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, helping clients navigate various tax complexities. One distinct aspect of Zoltek's practice is his expertise in retirement account tax reporting, ensuring compliance with regulations and maximizing tax benefits for his clients. Additionally, he offers payroll processing and compliance services, streamlining financial administration for businesses.
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Dana T. Letchworth
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kinston, North Carolina 28504
Dana T. Letchworth is a certified public accountant based in Kinston, North Carolina, with over 15 years of experience in the field. She specializes in providing basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. Letchworth offers individual and business tax return preparation, as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to support her clients' financial management needs.
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Jay A. Parris
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kinston, North Carolina 28501
Based in Kinston, North Carolina, Jay A. Parris provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over a decade of experience in basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, Parris offers expertise in payroll processing and compliance, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation. Parris's specialization in small business accounting allows him to provide tailored solutions for the unique needs of his clients.
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Rhonda B. Abbott
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kinston, North Carolina 28502
Rhonda B. Abbott is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Kinston, North Carolina, with over 12 years of experience providing financial services to family-owned enterprises and various business structures. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, with a focus on helping clients navigate complex financial situations. She also specializes in payroll processing and compliance, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Located in eastern North Carolina, Rhonda B. Abbott serves the financial needs of businesses and individuals in the region, delivering tailored solutions to meet their unique requirements.
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Edward L. Barrow
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kinston, North Carolina 28501
Located in Kinston, North Carolina, Edward L. Barrow has extensive experience providing professional accounting services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 10 years of experience, he specializes in general accounting and advisory, financial planning, and individual tax services, helping small and medium-sized businesses navigate complex financial matters. Barrow's services also include retirement account tax reporting, ensuring clients' financial well-being and compliance with tax regulations.
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Catherine C. Beasley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kinston, North Carolina 28501
Catherine Beasley, a certified public accountant based in Kinston, North Carolina, has been serving the local community since 2000. With expertise in general accounting and advisory services, she helps individuals and families navigate their financial obligations, and small to medium-sized businesses manage their finances effectively. Specializing in tax compliance, business tax services, and basic accounting services, Beasley provides valuable insights and guidance to her clients, ensuring they remain in compliance with sales tax regulations and stay up-to-date with the latest tax laws.
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Stephen L. West
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kinston, North Carolina 28501
Located in Kinston, North Carolina, Stephen L. West provides expert accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. With over 20 years of experience, his practice specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services. His services include payroll processing and compliance, as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, utilizing his expertise to ensure accurate and timely financial information.
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Robert J. Stiehl
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kinston, North Carolina 28501
Based in Kinston, North Carolina, Robert J. Stiehl provides a range of accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, including single-member LLCs, S-Corps, and partnerships. With years of experience in basic accounting services, he assists clients with financial statements, budgeting, and financial planning. Specializing in individual tax services, business tax services, and sales tax compliance, he ensures clients meet their tax obligations and comply with relevant regulations.

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.