Business Details
14 Years
experience
Certified Accounting Services in Asheville
Burleson & Earley has built a reputation for delivering comprehensive accounting and advisory services to clients in Asheville and surrounding areas. Our firm combines deep local industry knowledge with over 35 combined years of professional experience to provide personalized attention to each client's unique needs. Specializing in assurance, taxation, and consulting services, we prioritize developing long-term relationships through transparent communication and tailored solutions. Our team of seasoned professionals maintains active memberships in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants, with partners holding specialized expertise in corporate accounting and tax representation.We serve diverse business entities including corporations, partnerships, nonprofits, and high-net-worth individuals, offering strategic guidance for business planning, succession, and compliance matters. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through recognition including the Western Carolina Business Journal's Diamond Award for Outstanding Achievement in Business. With dedicated staff handling bookkeeping, payroll, and software implementation, we provide end-to-end financial solutions while maintaining strict adherence to professional standards and ethical practices.
Services
Assurance Services
Tax Planning
Bookkeeping
Business Consulting
Payroll Services
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of local accounting expertise with diverse industry knowledge
- Our team provides personalized attention through dedicated partner-level involvement
- We maintain active CPA certifications and professional association memberships
- Our staff delivers comprehensive solutions from bookkeeping to business succession planning
- We combine audit-quality standards with tailored financial consulting services
Services
Assurance Services
Our assurance services provide independent evaluation of financial statements through audits, reviews, and compilations. We help businesses maintain regulatory compliance while enhancing credibility with stakeholders. Our CPAs apply rigorous standards to ensure accurate financial reporting for corporations, nonprofits, and government entities.
Tax Planning
We offer comprehensive tax strategy for individuals and businesses including income tax planning, estate tax optimization, and entity selection. Our team represents clients in tax controversies while developing proactive strategies to minimize liabilities within legal frameworks for long-term financial efficiency.
Business Consulting
Our consulting services focus on strategic business planning, succession strategies, and operational improvements. We assist with entity formation, merger/acquisition analysis, and litigation support while providing industry-specific insights to enhance decision-making and business performance.
Payroll Services
We manage complete payroll processing including tax calculations, deposits, and reporting compliance. Our services cover wage garnishments, retirement plan contributions, and year-end 1099 reporting while ensuring adherence to federal and state employment regulations for businesses of all sizes.
QuickBooks Support
Our team provides QuickBooks setup, training, and ongoing support to optimize accounting processes. We help businesses implement efficient bookkeeping systems, reconcile accounts, and generate financial reports while ensuring proper software configuration for specific industry requirements.
People
Bronwyn S. Burleson
Partner
CPA with 20+ years in public accounting, former corporate controller, specializes in attest services and business consulting. UNC Asheville graduate recognized with 2006 Diamond Award for Business Achievement.
Robin G. Earley
Partner
CPA with 15+ years experience in tax representation, IRS advocacy, and business taxation. Western Carolina University graduate serving on NCACPA Taxation Committee and Asheville Downtown Rotary Club.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide complete accounting solutions including monthly bookkeeping, payroll processing, tax compliance, financial statement preparation, and QuickBooks support tailored to Asheville area businesses.
Do you handle tax representation for individuals and businesses?
Yes, our CPAs represent clients before the IRS and North Carolina Department of Revenue for tax audits, collections, and compliance matters with over 35 years combined experience.
What industries do your accountants specialize in?
Our team serves diverse sectors including manufacturing, nonprofits, professional services, and closely-held businesses with specialized knowledge of local Western North Carolina industries.
Can you assist with business succession planning?
We offer strategic succession planning services including entity structuring, tax implications analysis, and transition strategy development for business owners preparing for leadership changes.
How do you ensure client confidentiality and data security?
We maintain strict confidentiality protocols and secure document handling procedures, with staff trained in professional ethics and compliance with accounting industry standards.
What sets your firm apart from other Asheville accounting firms?
Our combination of partner-level involvement, local market expertise, and comprehensive service offerings from tax representation to business consulting creates unique client value.
