Top Certified Public Accountants in Alabama
Finding the best CPA can be a daunting task, especially in a big place like Alabama. Not to worry though, we’ve got you covered because we have searched out the top accountants in Alabama. We will also have helpful article to help plan finances, answer tax questions, and address those bookkeeping problems.
It is important to build a strong connection with your CPA so they can best benefit you and it is extremely important that whomever you are working with is someone you feel comfortable with. We highly suggest interviewing your potential accountants and getting to know them before picking the one that is perfect for you. Our list of the best accountants in Alabama is a great place to start. Thanks to your continuous feedback we can ensure that others on our site get to find the top CPAs in their area.
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Doug Barfield, CPA
Auburn, AL
Doug Barfield came on board with the Auburn team in 2014 and currently serves as a supervisor. After graduating from Auburn with an accounting degree in 2010, he worked in auditing public and private companies at another firm for four years before he joined BMSS. Specializing in the audits of manufacturing, retail distribution, municipalities and employee benefit plans, Doug strives to provide excellent service to solve problems and meet deadlines for his clients.
Mark R. Chapman CPA
Mobile, AL
Mark Chapman joined the Smith Dukes & Buckalew CPA firm in 1992. He is known to have already handled extensive accounting and auditing work in numerous employee benefit plans, not-for-profit and governmental organizations, and real estate cases.
Britt T. Taylor CPA
Montgomery, AL
Britt Taylor has extensive background in directing auditing, accounting, compliance, and tax services for insurance organizations. He graduated from Auburn University of Montgomery and currently holds the CPA designation in Alabama and North Carolina.
J. Lamar Peacock, Jr., CPA
Birmingham, AL
Lamar is a 1975 graduate of Birmingham Southern College. He joined the firm later that same year and became a partner in the firm in 1984. Lamar’s practice includes providing accounting services to closely held businesses in a variety of industries, including attestation services that encompass audits, reviews and compilations. In addition his practice includes the preparation of various federal and state income tax returns on behalf of many closely held businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Lamar also represents individual clients in the areas income, estate and gift planning and compliance. Lamar is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Cooper Horton CPA
Birmingham, AL
Cooper Horton was a co-founder of the Horton, Lee, Burnett, Peacock, Cleveland & Grainger, P.C. in 1967. He specializes in providing assistance to clients in business planning, income tax, and estate planning. Cooper Horton graduated from the Samford University in 1955.
Jessica L. Pagan, CPA
Auburn, AL
Jessica Pagan has worked with Machen McChesney since 2003. She specializes in financial statement reviews as well as, business and individual tax and construction accounting. She participates in core processes, mentoring and training at the firm.
Gail J. LeCroy CPA
Huntsville, AL
Gail LeCroy’s experience includes tax planning and preparation of all types of tax, small business consulting, estate planning and client support. She has worked in the public accounting profession for for over 30 years and is currently a member of the Madison Rotary Club.
Donna Bain Smith, CPA, MBA
Mobile, AL
As one of the founding partners of Solberger & Smith, LLP, Donna has been practicing accounting for over 35 years, beginning in industry with The Pillsbury Company in 1979 as a rail accountant and moving in 1983 to public accounting, her true love. She was owner and manager of her own business until she and Jack Solberger, CPA began the partnership of Solberger & Smith, LLP in January of 1999. She earned her CPA certification in 1995. She has her undergraduate degree from the University of Montevallo in Psychology and Social Work and her Master’s in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting from the University of South Alabama.
Rita O. Brown
Montgomery, AL
Rita Brown specializes in estate planning, wealth transfer and gifting strategies. Brown’s more than 30 years of experience assist her in the development of tax efficient wealth transfer plans that meet an individual’s goals. A dedicated estate planning professional, Brown is a member of the Montgomery Estate Planning Council. She has received designation as an Accredited Estate Planner through the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils. She remains current and supports her expertise through research and area-specific professional continuing education courses.
Lewis F. Jones, Jr., CPA
Birmingham, AL
Received a B.S. degree in accounting from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1984 and received his certificate and license to practice as a Certified Public Accountant in 1987. Mr. Jones is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Alabama Society of CPA’s. He has held various offices with the Vulcan Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants and has also served as the chairperson of various committees of the Alabama Society of CPAs. Lewis serves as an advisory board member to non-profit organizations, and is a frequent speaker on various topics that impact closely held business entities and non-profit organizations.
