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David A. Cockerham
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Galax, Virginia 24333
David A. Cockerham is a certified public accountant (CPA) serving individual and business clients in Galax, Virginia. With over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance and tax preparation services, he specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services. Prioritizing sales tax compliance, Cockerham helps family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses navigate financial complexities and ensure regulatory compliance. He offers personalized services tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, providing tailored solutions for financial success.
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Dale R. Lawson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Galax, Virginia 24333
Located in Galax, Virginia, Dale R. Lawson provides individual and business tax return preparation services with expertise in financial statement compilation and bookkeeping. With over 15 years of experience, Lawson specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, catering to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. He maintains a focus on assisting small to medium-sized businesses with tax planning, financial statement preparation, and compliance, allowing them to navigate complex financial matters with confidence.
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Odell E. Hamden
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Galax, Virginia 24333
Located in Galax, Virginia, Odell E. Hamden is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, serving individuals and families as well as family-owned enterprises. Hamden's services encompass payroll processing and compliance, ensuring accurate and timely payment for employees, as well as IRS representation for clients facing tax-related issues.
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Allen W. Thompson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Galax, Virginia 24333
Based in Galax, Virginia, Allen W. Thompson has been providing financial expertise to various business structures and small to medium-sized businesses since 2005. With a specialization in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, Thompson helps his clients navigate complex financial regulations and ensure they remain in compliance with tax laws. His services also include IRS representation and sales tax compliance, providing an added layer of assurance for businesses dealing with tax-related issues.
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Larry C. Blevins,
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Galax, Virginia 24333
With over 25 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and startups in Galax, Virginia, Larry C. Blevins provides expert guidance in general accounting and advisory services. His specialization in business tax services and financial planning enables him to offer informed counsel on key financial decisions. He is an experienced provider of payroll processing and compliance services. Larry serves family-owned enterprises, helping them navigate complex financial situations and achieve their goals through effective financial planning and management.
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Rebecca J. Ward
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Galax, Virginia 24333
Rebecca J. Ward is a certified public accountant based in Galax, Virginia, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses in the region. Her expertise includes tax planning and consulting, sales tax compliance, basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, with a focus on meeting the unique needs of family-owned enterprises. Ward's extensive experience and knowledge of local tax laws make her a valuable resource for businesses seeking to optimize their financial operations and improve profitability.
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Douglas A. Reitzel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Galax, Virginia 24333
Located in Galax, Virginia, Douglas A. Reitzel provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups in the area. With over 15 years of experience in tax planning and consulting, he assists clients with navigating tax laws and regulations. His specialization in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance enables him to cater to the diverse needs of individuals and families. In addition to these core services, Reitzel also offers sales tax compliance expertise, ensuring clients are up-to-date with relevant tax requirements.

Virginia's robust CPA market serves a diverse economy with strong government contracting, technology, and business services sectors. The Virginia Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 120 hours of continuing professional education every three years, including 2 hours of ethics and minimum technical requirements.

Key Tax Considerations: Virginia has graduated individual income tax up to 5.75% and a graduated corporate income tax structure. CPAs commonly handle state income tax compliance, sales and use tax, and complex multi-state taxation due to proximity to Washington D.C., Maryland, and North Carolina. Northern Virginia's concentration of federal contractors creates specialized needs for government contracting accounting systems (DCAA compliance), federal procurement regulations, and cost allocation. The high-income D.C. suburb population generates demand for sophisticated estate planning and wealth management.

Industry Specializations: Federal government contracting (defense, technology, consulting), cybersecurity and technology, financial services, healthcare systems, agriculture, tourism, coal and energy (southwestern Virginia), port operations (Norfolk), and professional services are primary focus areas. Northern Virginia CPAs often specialize in government contractor compliance and serving federal employees, while Richmond focuses on financial services and state government, and Virginia Beach emphasizes military-related services and tourism.

For CPA Professionals: The Virginia Society of CPAs serves a large, geographically diverse state. Northern Virginia offers sophisticated opportunities serving government contractors and high-net-worth D.C. commuters with strong compensation but high cost of living. Richmond provides state capital opportunities with more moderate costs, while Norfolk-Virginia Beach serves military and port-related businesses. Smaller markets like Charlottesville, Roanoke, and Lynchburg offer lifestyle benefits with regional practice opportunities. The state's strong economy, educated workforce, and proximity to federal government create stable, diverse opportunities across practice areas.