Top Certified Public Accountants in America
Finding the best CPA can be a daunting task, especially in a big place like America. Not to worry though, we’ve got you covered because we have searched out the top accountants in America. 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 America 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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Carolyn Cotter, CPA
San Francisco, CA
Carolyn is a Manager in the Corporate Tax Group at BPM and has over seven years of public accounting experience. She provides corporate tax services to companies of all sizes, both privately and publicly-held, with a focus in the high-tech and life science industries. Carolyn has experience with a variety of tax compliance matters, including multi-state and international tax filings and federal and state tax incentives. She also has experience with income tax provisions, FIN48 and Section 382.
Vanessa Y. Birman, CPA
Grand Rapids, MI
Vanessa joined Echelbarger, Himebaugh, Tamm & Co., P.C. (EHTC) as an Accounting Services Manager in June 2016. She has been a CPA since 1998 and is a QuickBooks ProAdvisor in both Online and Desktop, specializing in small business accounting. This includes assisting in business setup, special projects, payroll taxes and much more. Prior to EHTC, Vanessa worked for nine years at BDO USA, LLC in the Assurance Department. In addition, she has held Controller and Accounting Manager positions for local businesses and has worked with smaller CPA firms and their clients providing assurance, tax, and accounting services.
Kristal Jacob, EA
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Kristal, began her accounting career with the CPA firm of Farmer, Poklop and Hoppa in Lake Zurich IL. She was with the firm for 10 years and received her EA license in 2001. She relocated to Lake Havasu in 2002 and opened her own practice shortly thereafter.
Cindy Cleaver, CPA
Clarksville, TN
Cindy joined Brown, Brown and Associates, P.C. in 2010. As an all-around employee Cindy helps with payroll, taxes and bookkeeping. She is especially good with QuickBooks problems and set-up. As a valued member of their team, her input and willingness to research is invaluable.
Kathleen E. Brothers, CPA
Tallahassee, FL
She has over 15 years of experience in combined financial statement and internal audit with the Carroll and Company CPAs and the Ernst & Young, LLP. Kathleen Brothers also specializes in the performance of internal control improvement reviews covering all significant accounting and operational processes.
Stephen T. Gentile, CPA
Warwick, RI
Stephen began specializing in businesses and individual accounting after graduating from Bryant College in 1982. He worked with KPMG Peat Marwick and Gilbane Building Company before beginning his own practice in 1989 and for the past 23 has continued to provide a level of personal investment and integrity exceeding most expectations. Over these years Stephen has built a solid reputation among clients and peers that speaks for itself.
Rachel A. Cruz, CPA
Westwood, KS
Rachel acts as audit partner and nonprofit team leader for Miller Haviland Ketter [MHK]. As a member of the audit team, she coordinates the planning and execution of the majority of MHK’s audit engagements. Rachel has over 17 years of public accounting experience, more than half of which has been at MHK. Prior to joining MHK in 2001, Rachel primarily worked on audits, reviews, and collateral monitorings on asset-based lending transactions at McGladrey & Pullen, LLP. Rachel’s audit and review experience includes engagements with manufacturers, construction contractors, not-for-profit organizations, governmental entities and employee benefit plans.
Valerie J. Axt, CPA
Fargo , ND
Valerie opened her CPA firm in 2006 with the intention to focus on the needs of small businesses and their owners. As a small business owner herself, Valerie understands the problems small businesses face, not only with accounting, but with business in general. She knows the value of working hard and minimizing costs. She has worked in all areas of public accounting including business and individual taxation, payroll, bookkeeping and auditing. She has extensive experience with accounting and taxation of the construction industry.
Everett P. Harry, CPA, MBA
San Francisco, CA
He has over 25 years of experience in public accounting and has been a partner at the Harry Torchiana LLP firm and a big five international accounting practice. Everett Harry is currently working on complex business litigation and disputes, government contracts consulting, and testifying as an expert witness in federal and state courts.
Michael T. Famiglietti, CPA
Charlestown, MA
Michael Famiglietti brings 20 years of experience in various financial roles to his practice. He started out in with his accounting career by furnishing tax, accounting, and audit services to businesses in a variety of industries.
