Top Certified Public Accountants in West Virginia
Finding the best CPA can be a daunting task, especially in a big place like West Virginia. Not to worry though, we’ve got you covered because we have searched out the top accountants in West Virginia. 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 West Virginia 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.
So if you are new to West Virginia or have lived there for years, feel free to browse our list and find the perfect accountant for you today. Is your accountant one of the best in his field but not on the list? Let us know! We are constantly revising all our lists and your personal feedback is essential to making sure only the best make it on our lists.
Susan E. Graves, CPA, MBA
Nitro, WV
Susan Graves holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and a Masters degree in Business Administration as well. She is proud to carry over 16 years of experience in the practice of providing quality accounting and tax services.
Akia Rice, CPA, MST
HUNTINGTON, WV
Akia has been associated with Hayflich CPAs since 2007. She is a 2006 graduate of Marshall University and is licensed to practice in West Virginia. Akia has experience in the area of income taxation, planning, and research, with an emphasis on high net-worth individuals and closely held businesses. Her experience includes multi-state, international and treaty-based taxation, as well as trust, gift, and estate taxation.
Melissa A. Price, CPA
Charleston, WV
Melissa has 20 years of professional experience providing accounting, tax, consulting and attest services for a variety of closely-held businesses, nonprofit organizations, and employee benefit plans. Her industry experience includes multi-state retailers, dealerships, not-for-profit organizations, professional service firms, construction, and physician practices. In addition, Melissa is a Certified Quickbooks ProAdvisor.
Richard Walker, CPA
Point Pleasant, WV
Richard Walker is known to have already served in various financial management positions, including Accounting Manager, Budget Manager, and Controller. In addition to being a Certified Public Accountant, he is also a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.
Patrick C. Smith, CPA
Charleston, WV
Patrick Smith is the managing partner of Smith, Cochan & Hicks PLLC. He manages the firm’s tax and small business practice areas. He is also known to have extensive experience in all areas of public accounting.
Brenda Pauley, CPA
HUNTINGTON, WV
Brenda has over 20 years experience in public and private accounting. Brenda has been a licensed Certified Public Accountant since 2000. Before beginning her career in public accounting, Brenda’s experience in the private sector included working for a Fortune 500 company and a small locally owned business. Since beginning her career in public accounting, Brenda has developed expertise in a variety of areas.
Ben Simmons, CPA
Parkersburg, WV
Ben joined the firm in 2012 and serves as the Manager of the Utility Department. Ben also works extensively with Tax Compliance and QuickBooks engagements. Ben is a graduate of Florida State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Ben is a past board member for his local Meals on Wheels chapter.
John Rowan, CPA, CFE
Dunbar, WV
John Rowan is the Managing Member of Rowan & Associates who is also a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Fraud Examiner. He is recognized for having already published a number of articles about stopping employee embezzlement in professional newsletters.
Jeffrey K. Jones, CPA
Parkersburg, WV
Jeffrey is a managing partner at Astorg & Jones with over 35 years of experience in public accounting and tax preparation. He serves as a Registered Principal of FSC Securities at JK Jones Financial Network and holds a Series 7 securities license as well as the Certified Wealth Consultant designation. Jeff works with a wide range of business in terms of size, entity, and complexity providing accounting, tax, and investment services.
Robert G. Astorg, CPA
Parkersburg, WV
Robert, known to his clients simply as “Bob”, has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1970. Bob is the Chairman of the Federal Tax Project Group for the West Virginia Society of CPAs. He is a graduate of Marshall University and has accumulated over 42 years of continuing professional education. In 1991, Bob’s knowledge of financial institutions earned him the position as Director of United Bankshares, a position he still holds today. He has been the Chairman of the United Bankshares Audit Committee since 1989.