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Showing 1 to 3 of 3 CPAs in Mannington, West Virginia
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Jennifer Davis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mannington, West Virginia 26582
Jennifer Davis, a certified public accountant, has been serving entrepreneurs and startups in Mannington, West Virginia, since 2007. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting. Her services also encompass bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as individual and business tax return preparation. Davis's experience and knowledge make her a valuable resource for individuals and families navigating complex tax and financial matters.
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William Goettel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mannington, West Virginia 26582
Based in Mannington, West Virginia, William Goettel is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services to small and medium-sized businesses, particularly family-owned enterprises. Goettel's services include payroll processing and compliance, as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, assisting clients in meeting their financial reporting and regulatory requirements.
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Loring Danielson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mannington, West Virginia 26582
Loring Danielson is a certified public accountant based in Mannington, West Virginia, with over 14 years of experience in accounting and financial services. He specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, providing expert guidance to individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups, in areas such as financial statement preparation and tax planning. Danielson's expertise also includes payroll processing and compliance, ensuring timely and accurate payment to employees and compliance with relevant regulations.

West Virginia's CPA community serves a small, mountainous state with traditional industries facing economic transitions. The West Virginia 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: West Virginia has graduated individual income tax up to 5.12% and graduated corporate tax up to 6.5%. CPAs commonly handle state income tax compliance, sales tax, and severance taxes on coal and natural gas extraction. The state offers various tax credits for economic development trying to attract and retain businesses. Energy industry taxation requires specialized knowledge of depletion, production taxes, and mineral rights. Cross-border issues with Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania are common for businesses and residents in border areas.

Industry Specializations: Energy (coal, natural gas, declining but still significant), healthcare systems, chemical manufacturing, tourism and outdoor recreation, higher education, government services, and small manufacturing are key practice areas. CPAs often work with clients navigating economic transition, energy industry changes, and diversification efforts. The state's challenges create opportunities in business restructuring, tax credit maximization, and advisory services.

For CPA Professionals: The West Virginia Society of CPAs serves a small professional community across a mountainous state creating geographic challenges. Charleston (state capital) provides the largest market, while Morgantown (university town), Huntington, and Wheeling serve regional markets. The state faces significant economic challenges with declining coal industry and out-migration, creating difficulties but also opportunities for practitioners willing to help businesses and individuals navigate transition. Very low cost of living and strong community connections appeal to lifestyle-focused practitioners. Rural areas experience CPA shortages, and the state's aging practitioner base creates succession planning opportunities for younger CPAs willing to serve Appalachian communities.