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Showing 11 to 20 of 23 CPAs in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina
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Sharon H. Lyall
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location North Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28659
Based in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, Sharon H. Lyall provides accounting services to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. With over years of experience, her expertise includes basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, particularly in sales tax compliance and IRS representation. Sharon H. Lyall helps clients navigate various accounting needs, including financial statement preparation and budgeting, to support informed decision-making and achieve long-term financial goals.
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Kathy D. Nichols
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location North Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28659
Based in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, Kathy D. Nichols is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses in various industries. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, providing expert guidance on tax planning, compliance, and representation. Kathy offers comprehensive individual and business tax return preparation, as well as IRS representation to help businesses navigate complex tax issues.
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Michael G. Nichols
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location North Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28659
North Carolina certified public accountant Michael G. Nichols is based in North Wilkesboro, serving the local community and surrounding areas. With over 15 years of experience in tax planning and consulting, business tax services, and financial planning, Nichols provides expertise to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. His services include IRS representation, ensuring clients navigate complex tax matters effectively.
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Michelle P. Bare
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location North Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28659
Michelle P. Bare is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. With over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services, she specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services. Her areas of expertise include individual and business tax return preparation, as well as payroll processing and compliance for various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, in addition to family-owned enterprises. Michelle's extensive knowledge of tax laws and regulations enables her to provide accurate and reliable tax preparation services to her clients.
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Ira D. Morris
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location North Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28659
Located in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, Ira D. Morris is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses. His expertise spans basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, with a focus on helping clients navigate payroll processing and compliance. As a seasoned IRS representative, Morris is well-versed in resolving tax disputes and ensuring his clients' financial well-being.
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Charles W. Johnson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location North Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28659
Based in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, Charles W. Johnson is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services to various business structures. His expertise includes basic accounting services, as well as specialized accounting for small businesses and individual tax services. Johnson's services encompass payroll processing and compliance, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, with a primary focus on meeting the needs of family-owned enterprises and other closely held businesses, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Melissa S. Lackey
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location North Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28659
Based in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, Melissa S. Lackey offers a range of financial services to individuals and businesses. With over years of experience in accounting, she specializes in providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services. Her expertise extends to serving family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. She provides individual and business tax return preparation, as well as tax planning and consulting services to help clients navigate complex tax requirements.
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Sabrina S. Caudill
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location North Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28659
With over two decades of experience as a certified public accountant, Sabrina S. Caudill provides expert financial guidance to individuals and businesses across North Carolina. Hailing from North Wilkesboro, she has developed a specialized practice focusing on tax planning and consulting, as well as retirement account tax reporting. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and comprehensive financial planning, serving a diverse range of industries, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Shirley D. Pennell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location North Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28659
Based in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, Shirley D. Pennell is a seasoned certified public accountant (CPA) with over 20 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Her specialization in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services enables her to provide comprehensive guidance to clients navigating various financial challenges. Pennell's tax planning and consulting expertise helps businesses and individuals optimize their financial strategies, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and maximizing tax benefits.
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Stephanie W. Shumate
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location North Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28659
Based in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, Stephanie W. Shumate has been serving individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises, for over 20 years. A certified public accountant with a specialization in basic accounting services and small business accounting, Shumate offers expertise in financial planning to help clients achieve their long-term goals. Her services include IRS representation, payroll processing and compliance, allowing her to address a range of tax and financial needs for clients.

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.