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Charlotte H. Crockett
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina 28480
Located in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, Charlotte H. Crockett is a certified public accountant serving small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups in the region. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in providing basic accounting services, including tax compliance, to support the financial health and growth of her clients. Crockett's expertise in tax consulting and individual and business tax return preparation allows her to address the unique needs of her clients, from planning and preparation to audit representation.
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Venitta J. Reeves
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina 28480
Venitta J. Reeves serves the financial communities of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, and surrounding areas with expertise in small business accounting and financial planning. With over 15 years of experience in providing a range of accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, individuals and families, Reeves delivers tailored solutions for tax compliance, financial planning, and more. Her services include retirement account tax reporting, payroll processing, and compliance, in addition to basic accounting services that support business growth and stability.
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Kevin L. Mccarthy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina 28480
Based in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, Kevin L. Mccarthy is a seasoned accountant with over a decade of experience in providing comprehensive accounting services. Specializing in basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, Kevin has developed expertise in working with a diverse range of business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. He offers tax planning and consulting services to individuals and businesses, as well as prepares tax returns for both personal and business clients. Kevin's extensive experience working with family-owned enterprises enables him to provide tailored accounting solutions that meet the unique needs of these businesses.
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Phyllis Elikai
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina 28480
Based in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, Phyllis Elikai has extensive experience in providing specialized accounting services to a diverse range of clients. With over years of experience, her areas of expertise include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning. She offers tailored support in sales tax compliance and IRS representation, helping businesses navigate complex regulations and avoid potential penalties.
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James L. Pugh
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina 28480
Located in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, James L. Pugh serves clients in the coastal region and beyond, focusing on tax compliance and small business accounting. With over 20 years of experience, Pugh provides specialized tax planning and consulting services to family-owned enterprises and individuals, ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting. His practice includes basic accounting services, designed to help clients establish and maintain a strong financial foundation, and retirement account tax reporting to navigate complex tax 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.