Business Details
43 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Accounting and Tax Solutions
Founded in 1983, our firm has built a reputation for delivering high-quality accounting and tax services to small businesses and individuals in Knoxville, Tennessee. Our team combines decades of collective experience with a commitment to personalized service, forming long-term relationships that feel like family. We specialize in federal and state tax planning and preparation, financial reporting, and strategic consulting for business transitions. Our approach prioritizes transparency, ethical practices, and tailored solutions that maximize after-tax profits through proper entity selection and structured transaction planning. With expertise spanning professional services, real estate, restaurants, entertainment, retail, and manufacturing industries, we provide hands-on guidance for clients navigating complex financial landscapes.Our staff includes certified professionals with specialized skills in QuickBooks consulting, forensic accounting, and multi-state tax compliance. We maintain focus on core accounting services without upselling ancillary products, ensuring our clients receive only work within our primary expertise. Our history of advising on business sales we helped organize 30 years ago demonstrates our long-term commitment to client success. We operate with flexibility for staff and direct engagement with clients, maintaining low turnover in both areas.
Services
Tax Preparation
Financial Reporting
Business Consulting
QuickBooks Consulting
Tax Planning
Forensic Accounting
Multi-State Tax Compliance
Entity Selection
Business Succession Planning
Payroll Services
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of combined experience in public accounting
- Our team includes a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
- Specialized expertise in multiple industries including real estate and manufacturing
- We maintain ethical, transparent accounting practices without upselling
- Long-term client relationships built through consistent, personalized service
Associations and certifications
- Certified Public Accountants
Services
Tax Preparation
We prepare federal and state tax returns for individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses. Our services include year-round tax planning to help clients understand implications of financial decisions. Minimum charge for individual returns starts at $700.
Financial Reporting
We create customized financial reporting systems and prepare statements that provide clear business financial pictures. Our services exclude audit attestation but include year-end statement preparation for external auditing firms.
Business Consulting
Our consulting services cover business succession planning, stimulus program utilization, and entity selection. We provide strategic guidance for buying/selling businesses and multi-state tax compliance for closely held companies.
QuickBooks Consulting
We offer QuickBooks implementation, selection, and consulting services with a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor on staff. Our team helps businesses optimize accounting processes through software solutions.
Tax Planning
We provide comprehensive tax planning services focusing on entity selection and transaction structuring to maximize after-tax profits. Our approach emphasizes ethical compliance rather than aggressive tax minimization strategies.
People
Ben F. McMurry IV
President
Managing member since 2010, Ben leads with a commitment to staff flexibility and client-focused service. He continues the firm's founding vision while maintaining expertise in small business accounting.
Martha Dilworth McMurry
Founding Member
Founder since 1983, Martha established the firm's work-life balance philosophy. Her vision attracted experienced CPAs from national firms, creating a legacy of personalized accounting services.
Kathy S. Craft
Office Manager
Kathy oversees daily operations with extensive experience in office management systems. She ensures smooth administrative functions and client communication processes for the firm.
Lynn Walter
CPA
As a certified public accountant, Lynn provides expert tax and accounting services. With decades of experience, she specializes in individual and business tax compliance and financial reporting.
S. Elizabeth Gerkin
CPA
Elizabeth offers specialized accounting expertise with focus on small business clients. Her experience includes tax preparation, financial reporting, and consulting services for various industries.
Questions
What accounting software do you recommend for small businesses?
We recommend QuickBooks as the most appropriate solution for most small businesses and have a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor on staff.
Do you provide audit services?
We do not perform audit attestation services but collaborate with other CPA firms that specialize in audits while focusing on our core accounting services.
What industries do you specialize in?
We specialize in professional services, real estate, restaurants, entertainment, retail, and manufacturing industries with decades of experience in these sectors.
How do you handle multi-state tax requirements?
Our team provides comprehensive multi-state tax preparation services for corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships operating across state lines.
What tax planning services do you offer?
We provide entity selection, depreciation scheduling, and transaction planning services focused on maximizing after-tax profits through ethical compliance strategies.
Do you offer payroll services?
We provide payroll service selection and transition support, helping businesses implement appropriate payroll processing solutions tailored to their needs.
