Our Firm:

We combine the experience of a large firm with the personal attention that only a small firm can provide. Our clients come back to us year after year because they know they are in good hands. We work to develop long-term relationships; whether your needs are simple or complex, we can help.

Please take a moment and read more about our people, our history, our credentials, our areas of concentration. If you have any questions or would like more detailed information about how we can help you, don't hesitate to contact us. We would be happy to serve you.

• Guilford College (B.S. Accounting)
• NC Certificate No. 7400
• Employed with the firm since 1963

• Auditing
• Tax
• Management advisory services and estate planning

• Alamance County YMCA - Board of Directors
• Love School of Business Advisory Council - Elon University
• Accounting Board of Advisors - Elon University
• Optimist International - Member and Past President
• North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA) Symposium Committee

• NC Certificate No. 9523
• Employed with the firm since 1978

• Tax Compliance and Planning for Corporations, Partnerships, Trusts, Estates and Individuals

• Guilford College (B.S. Accounting, 1981)
• NC Certificate No. 14942
• Employed with the firm since 1981

• Tax Planning and Preparation
• Audit, Review and Compilation Services
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Management Consulting

• Serving on the Board of Directors for Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club
• Twin Lakes board member
• Alamance Business Club member
• Leadership Alamance participant
• Macedonia Lutheran Church stewardship committee

• Guilford College (B.S. Accounting, 1983)
• NC Certificate No. 16164
• Employed with the firm since 1983

• Tax Preparation and Planning
• Estates
• Trusts
• Audit, Review and Compilation services

• Alamance County Area Chamber of Commerce - Treasurer
• Alamance County Economic Development Foundation
• Burlington Alamance Airport Authority - Treasurer
• Alamance Business Club, Inc. - Officer

• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.S. Business Administration)
• NC Certificate No. 17975
• Employed with the firm since 1986

• Auditing
• Tax
• Accounting

• Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.S. Accounting, 1987)
• NC Certificate No. 20242
• Employed with the firm since 1987

• Tax planning and preparation
• Accounting and auditing services
• Financial statement preparation
• QuickBooks installation and advisory services.

• Board member and volunteer at Grace Haven Ministries, a home for troubled youth.

• Elon University (B.S. Accounting, 1997)
• NC Certificate No.30337
• VA Certificate No. 27700
• Employed with the firm since 1998

• Tax compliance and Planning
• Accounting and Auditing Services
• Financial Statement Compilation and Review Services

• Office coordinator for United Way Campaign

• Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor
• University of North Carolina - Greensboro (BS,MS in Accounting 2004)
• NC Certificate No. 31382
• Employed with the firm since 2004

• Tax Compliance and Planning
• Audit Services
• Financial Statement preparation
• Bookkeeping and payroll services

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Apple, Bell, Johnson & Co., P. A. began in 1945 as a one man practice located in Burlington, NC. We are now one of the larger locally owned firms serving the Piedmont as well as the surrounding southeastern states. For over 60 years, we have been honored to serve area businesses and individuals with their accounting, tax and financial needs. Our services are rendered to Corporations, Partnerships, Estates, Trusts, Non-Profit Organizations and Individuals. We believe that a substantial reason for our success is our commitment to quality. To assure you of this quality, we adhere to a professional code of ethics demanding that we maintain objectivity and integrity in our service to our clients. In addition, we participate in a state and national program of quality review. In other words, we believe in the old adage "a job worth doing is worth doing right". With our many years of experience and commitment to quality, our goal is to help you and your business reach maximum potential.

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American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
The AICPA is the national, professional organization for all Certified Public Accountants. Its mission is to provide members with the resources, information, and leadership that enable them to provide valuable services in the highest professional manner to benefit the public.
www.aicpa.org

North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA)
The NCACPA is a statewide professional association whose mission is to enhance the success of CPAs and their profession by communicating information and vision, promoting professionalism, and advocating members' interests.
www.ncacpa.org

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• Accounting & Audits
• Tax Compliance Multi Jurisdiction
• Technology
• Personal Financial Planning
• Business Financial Planning
• Estate Tax and Planning

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