Business Details
33 Years
experience
Trusted Accounting & Financial Services in Knoxville, TN
Founded in 1993, Coulter & Justus emerged from the Knoxville office of Ernst & Young, establishing ourselves as one of East Tennessee's largest CPA firms. With over 60 staff members, including 40+ CPAs, we deliver comprehensive accounting, tax, and advisory services to individuals and businesses nationwide. Our strategic alliance with CPAmerica grants access to global resources while maintaining a local focus. Recognized with the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce's Pinnacle Business Excellence Award and consistently ranked among Top Workplaces, we prioritize personalized client relationships and industry-specific expertise.Our team's average 14+ years of experience ensures tailored solutions for complex financial challenges. We specialize in employee benefit plans, mining, public companies, and restaurant industries, offering litigation support and forensic accounting through certified professionals. Our commitment to 'The Better Way' philosophy drives continuous improvement in client service and community impact.
Services
Accounting & Assurance
Tax Services
Strategic Business Advisory
Litigation Support
Forensic Services
Employee Benefit Plans
Mining Industry Services
Public Company Services
Restaurant Industry Services
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience serving clients nationwide.
- Our team includes 40+ CPAs and 60+ staff members.
- We maintain a strategic alliance with CPAmerica for global resources.
- We offer personalized support with industry-specific expertise.
- Our firm has received the Pinnacle Business Excellence Award.
What people say
Highly diverse client base
Pinnacle Business Excellence Award
Top Workplace recognition
Best Accounting Firm for Women
Services
Accounting & Assurance
We offer comprehensive accounting and assurance services for startups to large organizations. Our team provides review services, compilation services, and internal control assistance. We specialize in specialized accounting consultation and implementation of new standards to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Tax Services
Our tax services include compliance, consulting, and planning for individuals and businesses. We handle federal, state, and local tax matters, including audit representation. Our proactive approach keeps clients informed of tax law changes to optimize their financial positions.
Litigation Support
We provide litigation support and forensic accounting services for legal cases. Our certified professionals conduct fraud investigations, lost profits calculations, and financial analysis to support plaintiffs and defendants in legal disputes.
Strategic Advisory
Our strategic advisory services help businesses with forecasting, financial process improvement, and internal controls. We offer monthly financial close support and chart of accounts development to enhance business decision-making.
Industry Specialties
We specialize in serving mining, public companies, restaurants, and employee benefit plans. Our industry-specific expertise provides tailored solutions for unique challenges in these sectors through experienced financial professionals.
People
Mike Parton
Principal
Mike Parton leads with a people-first mentality, driving Coulter & Justus' commitment to client partnerships. He emphasizes strategic alliances like CPAmerica to enhance service capabilities while maintaining a focus on personalized client relationships and community impact.
Questions
What services does Coulter & Justus offer?
We provide accounting, tax, strategic advisory, litigation support, and industry-specific services for businesses and individuals.
Do you serve clients outside Tennessee?
Yes, we serve clients throughout the United States and Canada with our nationwide expertise.
What payment options are available?
We accept credit card payments (3% fee), electronic funds transfer (no fee), and monthly payment plans for large invoices.
Are your professionals certified?
Our team includes CPAs, Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs), and CPAs certified in financial forensics (CFFs).
