Brenda H Skinner

At Brenda H. Skinner CPA, PLLC, we are a full-service accounting firm dedicated to providing our clients with professional, personalized services and guidance in a wide range of financial and business needs. We are committed to delivering high-quality services that cater to the unique requirements of each client, whether they are individuals or businesses.

Our History and Mission

For over fifteen years, our firm has been providing quality, personalized financial guidance to businesses and individuals. Our expertise ranges from basic tax compliance and accounting services to more in-depth services such as financial statement preparation, reviews, tax and estate planning, and business consulting. Our mission is to help clients maintain financial viability in the face of the ever-changing business cycle and increasingly complex tax and regulatory environment.

Our Team

Brenda Skinner, CPA, is the owner of our firm. She is certified in the state of North Carolina (certificate # 15126). Brenda has a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Queens University, Charlotte, NC, and is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP). Brenda has over 25 years of accounting and tax experience. Prior to opening her own practice, she worked for several Charlotte-based CPA firms where she gained a wide range of experience working with many types of businesses and individuals. She also taught classes at Central Piedmont Community College on recordkeeping and financial management for small businesses. Brenda holds memberships in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants, and the Financial Planning Association. The other members of our team include Doris Toungate (non-CPA) and from time to time, other non-CPA staff provide support in the areas of tax and accounting.

Our Services

We offer a variety of services designed to help our clients achieve their financial goals. These include:

• Tax Compliance and Planning: We assist individuals and businesses with their tax compliance needs, including preparation of tax returns, and provide guidance on tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities.
• Accounting Services: We offer a range of accounting services, including financial statement preparation, budgeting, and cash flow management.
• Business Consulting: Our team provides business consulting services, including business planning, financial forecasting, and operational improvement strategies.
• Estate Planning: We help individuals and families with estate planning, including wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents.

Online Resources

In addition to our personalized services, we also provide online resources to assist in the tax process and financial decision-making. These tools include downloadable tax forms and publications, financial calculators, news, and links to other useful sites. We encourage our clients to take advantage of these resources to stay informed and make informed decisions about their finances.