Clayton Parsons CPA, CCIFP, PFS, MBA
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Michael Crippen
Clayton is an expert in his field who also understands the nuances of customer service. As a small business owner himself, he has a unique insight into and understanding of the needs of my business. His work ethic and commitment to my organization have resulted an a highly valuable consultative relationship that would be very difficult to replace. I strongly recommend his services.
Dr Allen Prevette
Clayton Parsons of Clayton Parsons, CPA, has been my personal Accountant and my Company's Accountant for the last twelve years. I can honestly say, was the wisest decisions made for my Dental Practice. His true entrepreneurial spirit, decisions, and understanding how business works, I'm convinced, has made my practice in the top bracket of my profession. He has a genuine concern for your success and has the tools to make it happen. It is like having an experienced and trusted business partner and adviser.
Michael Crippen
Clayton is an expert in his field who also understands the nuances of customer service. As a small business owner himself, he has a unique insight into and understanding of the needs of my business. His work ethic and commitment to my organization have resulted an a highly valuable consultative relationship that would be very difficult to replace. I strongly recommend his services.
Dr Allen Prevette
Clayton Parsons of Clayton Parsons, CPA, has been my personal Accountant and my Company's Accountant for the last twelve years. I can honestly say, was the wisest decisions made for my Dental Practice. His true entrepreneurial spirit, decisions, and understanding how business works, I'm convinced, has made my practice in the top bracket of my profession. He has a genuine concern for your success and has the tools to make it happen. It is like having an experienced and trusted business partner and adviser.
Michael Crippen
Clayton is an expert in his field who also understands the nuances of customer service. As a small business owner himself, he has a unique insight into and understanding of the needs of my business. His work ethic and commitment to my organization have resulted an a highly valuable consultative relationship that would be very difficult to replace. I strongly recommend his services.
Dr Allen Prevette
Clayton Parsons of Clayton Parsons, CPA, has been my personal Accountant and my Company's Accountant for the last twelve years. I can honestly say, was the wisest decisions made for my Dental Practice. His true entrepreneurial spirit, decisions, and understanding how business works, I'm convinced, has made my practice in the top bracket of my profession. He has a genuine concern for your success and has the tools to make it happen. It is like having an experienced and trusted business partner and adviser.
Michael Crippen
Clayton is an expert in his field who also understands the nuances of customer service. As a small business owner himself, he has a unique insight into and understanding of the needs of my business. His work ethic and commitment to my organization have resulted an a highly valuable consultative relationship that would be very difficult to replace. I strongly recommend his services.
Dr Allen Prevette
Clayton Parsons of Clayton Parsons, CPA, has been my personal Accountant and my Company's Accountant for the last twelve years. I can honestly say, was the wisest decisions made for my Dental Practice. His true entrepreneurial spirit, decisions, and understanding how business works, I'm convinced, has made my practice in the top bracket of my profession. He has a genuine concern for your success and has the tools to make it happen. It is like having an experienced and trusted business partner and adviser.
Credentials
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CPA
AICPA
Experience
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Parsons CPA, PLLC
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United States
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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May 1990 - Present
Founded ParsonsCPA in 1990 after 7 years as a Tax Specialist with the international CPA firms of PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Arthur Andersen. ParsonsCPA mission is to provide private business owners with proactive CPA and advisory services. We believe that timely and accurate financial reporting is the foundation of any successful enterprise. Clayton specializes in tax and estate planning, business valuation, litigation support and business planning. His industry concentrations are technology services, real estate, construction and professional firms, manufacturing and distribution. He is a member of both the AICPA, NCACPA, NCTA, CFMA, EMPAQC, AGC and Carolina SAAS. He is also a licensed Real Estate Broker and Life Insurance Agent. A father of four children, he is active in their lives as well as a member of Myers Park Methodist, Myers Park Country Club and serves in various roles at local community organizations such as the and the Dilworth Athletic Association.
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PwC
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Professional Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Tax Manager
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Nov 1988 - May 1990
Advised privately owned companies and high net worth individuals in areas of tax planning, financial compliance, venture capital. Advised privately owned companies and high net worth individuals in areas of tax planning, financial compliance, venture capital.
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Arthur Andersen & Co.
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Tax Manager
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May 1986 - Oct 1988
Tax and business consulting for privately owned companies in the real estate, tech, professional sports, distribution and manufacturing.
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Senior Tax Consultant
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Aug 1984 - May 1986
Advised privately owned companies in technology services and real estate development.
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Education
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1978 - 1982
Duke University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Economics -
1982 - 1984
Emory University - Goizueta Business School
MBA, Accounting - Finance - Entrepreneurship -
1978 - 1982
Duke University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Economics -
1974 - 1978
Avon Old Farms
HS, High School
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