Business Details
39 Years
experience
Your Trusted Accounting Partner in Hickory, NC
Martin Starnes & Associates CPAs PA has been delivering comprehensive accounting and business advisory services since 1987. Our team of experienced professionals specializes in audits, bookkeeping, tax planning, estate planning, and business valuations, serving clients across North Carolina. With over 45 years of combined experience from our partners, we maintain leadership in governmental audit services while continuously updating our expertise through staff training.Our approach emphasizes personalized commitment to client goals, evidenced by long-standing relationships with clients dating back to our founding. We adhere to rigorous quality standards through participation in peer review programs, achieving unqualified opinions in eight consecutive reviews. Our services combine technical proficiency with a client-centric philosophy, focusing on proactive solutions rather than reactive problem-solving.
Services
Tax Planning
Audits
Estate Planning
Business Valuations
Bookkeeping
Government Audits
Payroll Services
Financial Reporting
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of combined experience from premier national accounting firms
- We are industry leaders in governmental audit services
- Our team provides continuous staff training for up-to-date technical knowledge
- We maintain unqualified peer review opinions since program inception
- Our client relationships span decades, with some clients since 1987
Associations and certifications
- AICPA Center for Audit Quality
- AICPA Center for Government Audit Quality
- AICPA Employee Benefit Plans Audit Center
What people say
Exceptional in every aspect
Excellent CPA firm
Valued partner
Outstanding job
Highly recommend
Services
Tax Planning
Our tax planning services combine proactive strategies with comprehensive compliance solutions. We specialize in income tax planning, estate tax strategies, and business entity optimization for corporations and individuals. Our team provides representation before tax authorities and ongoing advisory services to maximize tax efficiency while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations.
Government Audits
We conduct governmental audits in accordance with federal and state standards, including Single Audit Act compliance and Yellow Book requirements. Our expertise covers financial statement audits, compliance testing, and internal control assessments for counties, municipalities, and public utilities, with over 30 years of specialized experience in this domain.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services integrate tax optimization with legacy planning, offering trust creation, gift tax strategies, and probate assistance. We coordinate with legal and financial professionals to create comprehensive plans that protect assets while meeting individual client objectives and family needs.
Business Valuations
We provide expert business valuations for estate planning, divorce proceedings, and corporate transactions. Our services include litigation support, acquisition analysis, and court-appointed valuations, backed by extensive experience in both private and court-mandated engagements.
Bookkeeping
Our bookkeeping solutions include financial statement preparation, payroll processing, and QuickBooks support for businesses of all sizes. We offer both on-site and remote services, maintaining AICPA standards for accuracy and compliance in all accounting functions.
People
Victoria A. Martin
Managing Partner
With over 40 years of experience, Victoria Martin founded the firm in 1987 and specializes in estate planning and tax consulting for family businesses. She holds multiple certifications including CSEP and PFS.
Paula Hodges
Audit Partner
Paula Hodges brings extensive auditing expertise, serving as reviewer for government financial reporting awards and specializing in governmental audit standards and compliance.
Marcie Spivey
Audit Partner
Marcie Spivey has over 20 years of governmental auditing experience, leading audits for counties and municipalities while maintaining specialized expertise in public sector financial compliance.
Frank Williams
Tax Partner
Frank Williams offers 40 years of tax consulting experience for middle-market companies and high net worth individuals, focusing on complex tax planning and compliance matters.
Stacee Rash
Tax Partner
Stacee Rash provides tax expertise with a focus on corporate and individual compliance, bringing national firm experience and a commitment to high standards in tax advisory services.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide comprehensive services including bookkeeping, tax planning, financial reporting, payroll processing, and business valuations tailored to small business needs.
Do you specialize in government audit services?
Yes, we are recognized leaders in governmental audits with over 30 years of experience conducting Yellow Book and Single Audit Act compliance examinations.
How do you handle estate and tax planning?
Our certified specialists create customized plans integrating tax optimization, trust creation, and wealth transfer strategies while coordinating with legal professionals.
What sets your firm apart from other CPAs?
We combine 38 years of local expertise with national certification standards, maintaining personal client relationships while delivering technically advanced solutions.
Can you assist with QuickBooks accounting software?
Yes, our certified ProAdvisors provide setup, training, and ongoing support for all QuickBooks editions, including data conversion from other accounting systems.
