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Showing 11 to 18 of 18 CPAs in Dandridge, Tennessee
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Robert M. Rankin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dandridge, Tennessee 37725
Based in Dandridge, Tennessee, Robert M. Rankin is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in the field. He specializes in providing general accounting and advisory services, as well as retirement account tax reporting, to ensure clients' financial information is accurate and compliant. Rankin's expertise extends to basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, making him a valuable resource for family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses in the area.
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Andrea L. Kenworthy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dandridge, Tennessee 37725
Based in Dandridge, Tennessee, Andrea Kenworthy is a seasoned Certified Public Accountant with over 15 years of experience providing tax and financial guidance to clients across the state. Her expertise includes basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, with a particular focus on supporting family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. Andrea also specializes in sales tax compliance and IRS representation, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and resolve representation issues.
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John D. Meadows
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dandridge, Tennessee 37725
Based in Dandridge, Tennessee, John D. Meadows is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience. He specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, serving small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals and families. Through his tax planning and consulting services, Meadows helps clients navigate retirement account tax reporting and other complex tax matters.
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Cynthia D. Shults
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dandridge, Tennessee 37725
Cynthia D. Shults, a certified public accountant based in Dandridge, Tennessee, brings over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to clients. Her expertise includes basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, with a specialization in assisting family-owned enterprises and startup businesses navigate financial complexities. Shults offers IRS representation and tax planning and consulting services to help clients minimize tax liabilities, manage cash flow, and achieve long-term financial goals.
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David E. O'Toole
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dandridge, Tennessee 37725
David E. O'Toole is a certified public accountant based in Dandridge, Tennessee, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. His practice focuses on individual and business tax return preparation, including retirement account tax reporting, and offers expertise in basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services. O'Toole's specialized services cater to the unique needs of his clients, from tax planning and compliance to financial forecasting and strategy development.
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Karla L. Stokes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dandridge, Tennessee 37725
Karla L. Stokes is a certified public accountant based in Dandridge, Tennessee. With over years of experience in accounting, Stokes specializes in providing basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. Her expertise includes sales tax compliance, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting for her clients.
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William H. Barnett
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dandridge, Tennessee 37725
William H. Barnett is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Dandridge, Tennessee, with over 22 years of experience providing accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups. His expertise spans basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, making him a valuable resource for a variety of business structures, including S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Mr. Barnett specializes in sales tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting, helping his clients navigate complex tax regulations with precision and accuracy.
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Joseph L. Moore Jr
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dandridge, Tennessee 37725
Joseph L. Moore Jr. is a certified public accountant based in Dandridge, Tennessee, providing accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, he specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services. His areas of expertise also include tax planning and consulting, particularly in sales tax compliance, helping businesses navigate complex tax regulations and minimize their tax liabilities.

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.