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Lisa M. Simon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wheeling, West Virginia 26003
Lisa M. Simon is a certified public accountant based in Wheeling, West Virginia. With over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises, she specializes in individual and business tax return preparation, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation. Simon offers customized basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, utilizing her expertise to address clients' diverse financial needs and goals. She serves individuals, families, and family-owned enterprises in the Wheeling area, helping them navigate complex tax laws and financial regulations.
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Peter W. Jaworski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wheeling, West Virginia 26003
Located in Wheeling, West Virginia, Peter W. Jaworski provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups in the region. With over 15 years of experience in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, he assists clients in navigating tax laws and regulations, including sales tax compliance and individual and business tax return preparation. His expertise covers a range of areas, from tax preparation and planning to financial analysis and budgeting, helping businesses and individuals make informed financial decisions.
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Craig Seachrist
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wheeling, West Virginia 26003
Craig Seachrist is a certified public accountant based in Wheeling, West Virginia. With over 15 years of experience in the field, he provides comprehensive bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to his clients. His expertise in tax compliance and individual tax services enables him to effectively manage retirement account tax reporting for family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. Seachrist's specialization in basic accounting services and tax compliance makes him a valuable resource for clients seeking accurate and timely financial support.
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Erin Gilligan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wheeling, West Virginia 26003
Erin Gilligan is a certified public accountant based in Wheeling, West Virginia, with over 12 years of experience providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups. She specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, assisting clients with various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. In addition to her core services, Gilligan offers specialized tax reporting for retirement accounts, ensuring her clients stay compliant with tax regulations.
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Michael Perkins
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wheeling, West Virginia 26003
Based in Wheeling, West Virginia, Michael Perkins is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing accounting and advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. His specialization includes basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, with a focus on helping clients navigate complex financial regulations and requirements. Perkins offers payroll processing and compliance services, ensuring accurate and timely payments, as well as maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations.
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John Felton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wheeling, West Virginia 26003
Located in Wheeling, West Virginia, John Felton is a practicing CPA with over 10 years of experience in accounting and tax services. His expertise encompasses individual and business tax return preparation, as well as general accounting and advisory services tailored to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Felton's specialization lies in providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance solutions to his clients.
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Stephen Wharton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wheeling, West Virginia 26003
Based in Wheeling, West Virginia, Stephen Wharton provides accounting services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, serving small and medium-sized businesses. With over years of experience in the field, his expertise spans general accounting and advisory services, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation. Wharton's specializations include providing basic accounting services and ensuring tax compliance for his clients, as well as offering comprehensive financial planning to help them achieve their goals. He has experience working with diverse business structures, which enables him to offer tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of his clients.
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Michael Leo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wheeling, West Virginia 26003
Based in Wheeling, West Virginia, Michael Leo provides expertise in general accounting and advisory services, supporting entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. With over [Number of Years] years of experience, he specializes in delivering basic accounting services, individual tax services, and ensuring tax compliance for his clients. Leo's focus on sales tax compliance helps businesses navigate complex regulations and avoid potential penalties, making him a valuable resource for companies in West Virginia.
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John S. Bodkin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wheeling, West Virginia 26003
Based in Wheeling, West Virginia, John S. Bodkin offers his expertise to clients across a range of business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over [number of years] years of experience, Mr. Bodkin specializes in providing general accounting and advisory services, as well as financial planning for individual and business clients. His expertise includes retirement account tax reporting, and he is equipped to handle a variety of tax services, including individual tax preparation and planning.
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Scott Wensel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wheeling, West Virginia 26003
Scott Wensel is a certified public accountant based in Wheeling, West Virginia, with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises. He specializes in tax compliance and individual tax services, helping clients navigate the complexities of tax laws and regulations. Wensel also offers general accounting and advisory services, including basic accounting and tax planning and consulting, to support the financial well-being of his clients.

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.