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Kristie Collins
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Morgantown, West Virginia 26508
Kristie Collins is a licensed CPA based in Morgantown, West Virginia, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and advisory services to individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. Her expertise spans general accounting, payroll processing, and tax compliance, with a specialization in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services. In particular, she offers specialized preparation of individual tax returns, taking into account unique circumstances that may impact tax obligations.
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Laura Kepple
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Morgantown, West Virginia 26507
Laura Kepple is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses in Morgantown, West Virginia. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, making her a valuable resource for business owners and individuals alike. Kepple's services include retirement account tax reporting and individual & business tax return preparation, as well as support for various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Irina Braverman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Morgantown, West Virginia 26505
Irina Braverman is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience serving clients in Morgantown, West Virginia. Her professional background focuses on general accounting and advisory services, as well as individual and business tax return preparation. With expertise in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, she assists family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses in meeting their accounting needs.
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Gary L. Salzmann
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Morgantown, West Virginia 26505
Gary L. Salzmann, a Morgantown, West Virginia-based CPA, has over 15 years of experience providing accounting and tax services to individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. Specializing in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, Salzmann offers bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to ensure his clients' financial records are accurate and up-to-date. Salzmann's expertise in tax planning and consulting enables him to help his clients navigate complex tax laws and minimize their tax liabilities.
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Homer Ruckle
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Morgantown, West Virginia 26508
Homer Ruckle, a certified public accountant, has been providing accounting services to individuals and small businesses in Morgantown, West Virginia, for over 20 years. With a focus on tax planning and financial planning, he offers expertise in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning to support the needs of small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. Mr. Ruckle prepares individual and business tax returns and engages in tax consulting to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with tax regulations.
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Kenneth R. Rodeheaver
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Morgantown, West Virginia 26508
Kenneth R. Rodeheaver is a certified public accountant based in Morgantown, West Virginia. With over 25 years of experience in accounting and tax preparation, he provides essential services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. His expertise includes basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, ensuring clients maintain accurate record-keeping and stay on top of financial management. Kenneth specializes in payroll processing and compliance, ensuring businesses meet their tax obligations and avoid penalties. He also provides sales tax compliance services, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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David Wable
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Morgantown, West Virginia 26506
Morgantown, West Virginia-based accountant David Wable has over 10 years of experience in providing accounting services to various clients. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, which cater to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises in his local community. Mr. Wable's services encompass bookkeeping and financial statement compilation as well as individual and business tax return preparation, ensuring that clients have accurate and timely financial information to make informed decisions.
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Joseph Marshalek
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Morgantown, West Virginia 26508
Morgantown accountant Joseph Marshalek possesses over two decades of experience in providing expert financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses. With a specialization in individual and business tax services, Marshalek helps entrepreneurs and startups navigate complex tax regulations and optimize their financial performance. Offering a range of services, including basic accounting, general accounting and advisory, and retirement account tax reporting, Marshalek's expertise supports clients in achieving their financial goals.
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Sharon L. Wilson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Morgantown, West Virginia 26507
Sharon L. Wilson is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Morgantown, West Virginia. With over 15 years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses, as well as various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, Wilson provides expert tax preparation and financial planning services. Her expertise encompasses basic accounting services, individual and business tax return preparation, and IRS representation, making her a valuable asset to businesses and entrepreneurs in need of reliable accounting guidance.
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Grover Kerns
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Morgantown, West Virginia 26508
Grover Kerns is a certified public accountant based in Morgantown, West Virginia with over 25 years of experience serving individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. His services include individual and business tax return preparation, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, catering to the accounting needs of various clients. With expertise in basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, Kerns offers tailored solutions to meet the distinct needs of his clients. His extensive experience in the industry has provided him with a unique understanding of the complexities of financial management and tax compliance, enabling him to deliver accurate and timely services.

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.