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Showing 11 to 14 of 14 CPAs in Oak Island, North Carolina
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Jeanette T. Stout
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oak Island, North Carolina 28465
Based in Oak Island, North Carolina, Jeanette T. Stout is a seasoned accountant with over 15 years of experience serving various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her expertise lies in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, ensuring clients receive personalized support for their financial needs. Stout advises clients on tax planning and consulting, as well as sales tax compliance, helping businesses navigate complex tax regulations.
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Kathryn A. Atack
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oak Island, North Carolina 28465
Kathryn A. Atack is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving clients in the Oak Island, North Carolina area. Her practice focuses on providing general accounting and advisory services, as well as IRS representation, to individuals and family-owned enterprises. With a specialization in tax compliance and business tax services, Kathryn assists clients in meeting their financial obligations and achieving tax efficiency. Her expertise also extends to basic accounting services, making her a valuable resource for businesses and individuals seeking accurate financial guidance.
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Caroline Z. Shepherd
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oak Island, North Carolina 28465
Caroline Z. Shepherd is a certified public accountant based in Oak Island, North Carolina, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation. She specializes in providing basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning to a range of clients, including individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises in the region. Caroline's expertise also extends to individual and business tax return preparation, with a particular focus on ensuring accurate and timely compliance with sales tax regulations.
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Charles M. Hawkins
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oak Island, North Carolina 28465
Based in Oak Island, North Carolina, Charles M. Hawkins is a certified public accountant providing tax preparation and accounting services to clients in the region. With over 15 years of experience in the field, Hawkins specializes in offering basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services to individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. His practice focuses on individual and business tax return preparation, including retirement account tax reporting, to help clients navigate complex tax laws and 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.