Business Details
35 Years
experience
Certified Public Accountants in Bel Air, MD
Bishop & Adkins PA is a certified public accounting firm established in 1991, serving clients across Maryland. Our team of experienced professionals provides comprehensive tax, accounting, and financial services to individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and nonprofit organizations. With expertise ranging from basic returns to complex multi-state filings, we prioritize client success through personalized guidance and strategic planning. Our services include tax preparation, financial statement preparation, QuickBooks support, estate and trust tax management, payroll processing, and business consulting.Located in Bel Air's historic Rebecca House, we combine traditional values with modern expertise to help clients achieve their financial goals. Our professionals maintain up-to-date credentials to ensure compliance with evolving tax laws and accounting standards. We serve diverse industries including legal, healthcare, construction, and retail, catering to businesses from sole proprietors to multi-million-dollar corporations. Our commitment to excellence and client-centric approach has made us a trusted partner for over three decades.
Services
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
QuickBooks Support
Estate & Trust Services
Financial Statements
Payroll Processing
Nonprofit Accounting
Business Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of accounting and tax expertise since 1991
- We provide tailored solutions for diverse industries including legal, healthcare, and construction
- Our team includes CPAs with specialized QuickBooks certification
- We maintain up-to-date credentials through continuous professional education
- We serve businesses from sole proprietors to multi-state corporations
Associations and certifications
- Maryland State Board of Public Accountants
Services
Tax Preparation
We prepare tax returns for individuals, businesses, trusts, and nonprofits with expertise in multi-state filings and complex scenarios. Our services cover gift tax returns, rental properties, and stock options. We ensure compliance while optimizing tax positions for clients ranging from sole proprietors to corporations.
Financial Statements
We provide compiled, reviewed, and audited financial statements to help businesses improve operations and meet requirements. Our statements assist with bank covenants, bonding, and merger/acquisition processes. Services include general ledger organization and IRS compliance support.
QuickBooks Support
Our QuickBooks-certified professionals offer system setup, daily usage guidance, reconciliations, and reporting. We help businesses streamline accounting processes and maintain accurate financial records while reducing administrative burdens through efficient software implementation.
Estate & Trust Services
We assist personal representatives and trustees with estate and trust tax return preparation. Our team provides specialized guidance for managing deceased family members' estates and maintaining compliance with tax regulations for various trust structures.
Payroll Processing
We handle payroll tax returns, W-2s, 1099s, and year-end adjustments including vehicle usage tracking and S-corporation shareholder health insurance calculations. Our services ensure compliance with tax reporting requirements for businesses of all sizes.
People
Rick Bishop
Founding Partner
Certified Public Accountant with over 30 years of experience, specializing in tax strategy and business consulting since founding the firm in 1991.
Rob Adkins
Partner
CPA partner since 1998, providing expert accounting services with focus on business tax compliance and financial planning solutions.
Donna Singer
Partner
Certified Public Accountant and Personal Financial Specialist with expertise in tax planning and financial statement preparation since joining in 2008.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide tax preparation, financial statements, payroll processing, estate/trust services, QuickBooks support, and business consulting for individuals and organizations.
Do you specialize in any particular industries?
We serve diverse sectors including legal, healthcare, construction, shipping, retail, and nonprofit organizations with customized accounting solutions.
Can you help with complex tax situations?
Yes, our team handles multi-state returns, rental properties, stock options, and complex investment accounts with expert precision.
What makes your firm different from other accountants?
We combine 30+ years of experience with continuous education, maintaining CPA credentials and QuickBooks certification for comprehensive financial expertise.
Do you offer financial planning services?
Yes, we provide strategic tax planning and business consulting to help clients minimize liabilities and achieve long-term financial goals.
