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Kenneth W. Deane,
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Madison, Virginia 22727
Kenneth W. Deane, a practicing CPA, has more than 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to individuals and businesses in Madison, Virginia. His services include individual and business tax return preparation, tax planning, and consulting, catering to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. As a specialized accountant, Deane focuses on basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, offering expert advice on financial planning and management.
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Diane E. Cross
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Madison, Virginia 22727
Diane E. Cross is a certified public accountant based in Madison, Virginia, boasting 15 years of experience in providing expert accounting services to her clients. Specializing in basic accounting services and small business accounting, she also offers tax planning and consulting services to ensure her clients are in compliance with all relevant tax laws. Her areas of specialization include small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individual tax services, catering to the diverse needs of her clients.
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James A. Ford,
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Madison, Virginia 22727
James A. Ford is a certified public accountant based in Madison, Virginia, with extensive experience serving small and medium-sized businesses and individuals and families. With over a decade of experience in the field, Mr. Ford's area of specialization includes basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services. Additionally, he provides expert payroll processing and compliance services, ensuring clients meet their tax obligations and stay in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Able to represent clients before the IRS, Mr. Ford offers valuable support and guidance during audits and other tax-related matters.
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Catherine S. James
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Madison, Virginia 22727
Catherine S. James is a certified public accountant located in Madison, Virginia. She brings over 15 years of experience in providing financial services to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Her services include individual and business tax return preparation, retirement account tax reporting, basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services. As a seasoned expert, she stays up-to-date on the latest tax laws and regulations to ensure her clients receive accurate and compliant financial guidance.
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Peter J. Szabad
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Madison, Virginia 22727
Peter J. Szabad is a certified public accountant based in Madison, Virginia. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in providing comprehensive accounting services to Small and Medium-Sized Businesses, including financial planning, basic accounting services, and tax reporting for retirement accounts. His expertise also extends to advising Various Business Structures, such as S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs, on a range of general accounting and advisory matters.
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Sharon H. Rothbaum
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Madison, Virginia 22727
Based in Madison, Virginia, Sharon H. Rothbaum provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses. She specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, serving various business structures including S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her expertise includes payroll processing and compliance, as well as sales tax compliance. With years of experience, Rothbaum assists clients with financial planning, budgeting, and tax preparation, helping them navigate complex financial issues.

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.