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Matthew Burns
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ronceverte, West Virginia 24970
Matthew Burns is a certified public accountant in Ronceverte, West Virginia, with over a decade of experience serving individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. His practice focuses on basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, with expertise in navigating complex tax situations. Mr. Burns also represents clients before the IRS and provides payroll processing and compliance services to ensure businesses meet their tax obligations.
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Adam L. Erskine
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ronceverte, West Virginia 24970
Adam L. Erskine is a practicing certified public accountant based in Ronceverte, West Virginia, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to clients in the state. His expertise lies in financial planning, tax compliance, and basic accounting services, making him well-suited to handle the complex needs of small and medium-sized businesses, as well as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. In addition to his core services, Erskine specializes in retirement account tax reporting, ensuring his clients' financial security and compliance with relevant tax regulations.
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Beverly M. Wolfe
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ronceverte, West Virginia 24970
Beverly M. Wolfe is a licensed CPA with over 15 years of experience serving clients in Ronceverte, West Virginia. She specializes in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. Ms. Wolfe offers sales tax compliance, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation services to help her clients maintain accurate financial records and stay compliant with tax regulations. With a focus on small business accounting, she works closely with clients to understand their unique financial needs and develop customized solutions to meet those needs.
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Stacy Sharpes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ronceverte, West Virginia 24970
Located in Ronceverte, West Virginia, Stacy Sharpes is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. Her expertise includes providing bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services, as well as preparing individual and business tax returns. Sharpes specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, serving individuals and families, as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. In addition to her traditional accounting services, Sharpes offers expertise in navigating the complexities of business tax law and provides guidance on financial planning strategies for small business owners.
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Adam Erskine
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ronceverte, West Virginia 24970
Based in Ronceverte, West Virginia, Adam Erskine provides comprehensive accounting services to clients in various industries. With over a decade of experience, his expertise spans individual and business tax return preparation, general accounting, and advisory services. Adam specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, serving a diverse range of clients including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. As a certified public accountant, Adam is equipped to handle complex accounting tasks and provide informed guidance to small and medium-sized businesses.

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.