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Jerry A. Cook
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Columbia, Tennessee 38401
Certified Public Accountant Jerry A. Cook, based in Columbia, Tennessee, has over 20 years of experience providing accounting and tax services to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. His expertise includes basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, with a focus on helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations. Cook offers customized bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services, and provides specialized retirement account tax reporting to ensure clients' financial security and compliance.
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Marilyn J. Johnston
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Columbia, Tennessee 38401
Marilyn J. Johnston is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in the field. Based in Columbia, Tennessee, her practice serves a variety of business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her services encompass bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as payroll processing and compliance. Additionally, she provides financial planning and business tax services to family-owned enterprises and small businesses.
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Sara J. Goss
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Columbia, Tennessee 38401
Sara J. Goss is a certified public accountant based in Columbia, Tennessee, with over 12 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Her specialization in basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting enables her to provide tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of her clients. Goss also offers tax planning and consulting services, in addition to individual and business tax return preparation. With a focus on delivering accurate and timely financial guidance, she helps her clients make informed decisions and achieve their business objectives.
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Theresa L. Weber
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Columbia, Tennessee 38401
With over 15 years of experience as a licensed CPAdesignated public accountant, Theresa L. Weber provides expert accounting services to family-owned enterprises and various business structures in Columbia, Tennessee. Her specialization in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services ensures clients receive comprehensive support with financial planning, tax preparation, and compliance. Theresa L. Weber's unique service is her ability to effectively communicate complex tax laws to clients, making informed decisions about retirement account tax reporting and sales tax compliance a priority.
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Christopher E. Hight
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Columbia, Tennessee 38401
Christopher E. Hight, a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA), serves clients in Columbia, Tennessee, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and financial services. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, with a focus on family-owned enterprises and various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. In addition to his core services, Hight also assists clients with sales tax compliance and bookkeeping, as well as compiling financial statements to support business operations and decision-making.
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Melissa S. Phillips
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Columbia, Tennessee 38401
Certified Public Accountant Melissa S. Phillips provides accounting services to clients in the Columbia, Tennessee area. With over 10 years of experience, she specializes in small business accounting and individual tax return preparation. Her expertise also extends to business tax services and general accounting and advisory, catering to the needs of individuals, families, and small to medium-sized businesses. Her extensive knowledge in basic accounting services and business tax planning enables her to offer valuable guidance to clients navigating financial complexities.
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Donald R. Flowers
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Columbia, Tennessee 38401
Donald R. Flowers is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Columbia, Tennessee, offering professional accounting services for over 15 years. With a specialization in basic accounting services and individual tax services, as well as expertise in business tax services, he provides general accounting and advisory support to individuals and families, and family-owned enterprises. In addition to his core services, Flowers is also experienced in representing clients before the IRS, providing critical support during tax audits and disputes.
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Kelley M. Mccall
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Columbia, Tennessee 38401
Certified Public Accountant Kelley M. Mccall is a seasoned tax professional with over 15 years of experience serving clients in the state of Tennessee. Based in Columbia, she provides specialized services to small and medium-sized businesses, including sales tax compliance, tax planning, and consulting. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting, small business accounting, and business tax services.
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James P. Deless
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Columbia, Tennessee 38401
Practicing as a certified public accountant in Columbia, Tennessee, since 2007, James P. Deless offers general accounting and advisory services to family-owned enterprises and individuals. With expertise in tax compliance and business tax services, he helps clients navigate complex tax regulations and ensure accurate returns. A certified public accountant since 2007, James specializes in providing basic accounting services, including financial statement preparation and budgeting.
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Kimberly R. Plunk
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Columbia, Tennessee 38401
Located in Columbia, Tennessee, Kimberly R. Plunk is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience serving individuals and families, as well as various business structures. Her expertise encompasses basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, with a focus on helping clients navigate complex financial situations. Plunk's services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as specialized assistance with retirement account tax reporting. Her experience spans a range of industries and business types, including S-Corps, partnerships, and limited liability companies.

Tennessee's vibrant CPA market serves a rapidly growing no-income-tax state with diverse economy from healthcare to music. The Tennessee State Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 120 hours of continuing professional education every three years, including 3 hours of ethics and minimum technical requirements.

Key Tax Considerations: Tennessee has no state income tax on wages (historically taxed interest and dividends, but that was eliminated in 2021), making it highly attractive for businesses and high earners. CPAs focus on federal tax compliance, sales and use tax, business tax on net worth or property (Franchise and Excise Tax), and preserving Tennessee tax advantages. The state's favorable tax climate attracts businesses and individuals from higher-tax states, creating opportunities in entity formation, residency planning, and business relocation advisory. Multi-state issues are common as people and businesses relocate from states like California, New York, and Illinois.

Industry Specializations: Healthcare systems and medical technology (Nashville is a major health services hub), music and entertainment (Nashville), logistics and distribution (major freight hub), automotive manufacturing (Nissan, GM, VW), tourism and hospitality, financial services, technology, and agriculture are key practice areas. Nashville CPAs often specialize in healthcare company accounting, music industry royalty taxation, or serving rapid-growth companies relocating to the state.

For CPA Professionals: The Tennessee Society of CPAs serves a rapidly expanding professional community. Nashville dominates with healthcare headquarters and music industry, Memphis focuses on logistics and distribution, Knoxville serves regional market and university community, and Chattanooga has emerged as a technology hub. The state's exceptional growth, no income tax, moderate cost of living (especially outside Nashville), and business-friendly environment create abundant opportunities. In-migration from high-tax states brings sophisticated clients needing tax planning and multi-state expertise. Competition is increasing with growth but expanding economy creates room for new entrants.