Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Accounting and Tax Services in Fayetteville
Our accounting firm was established on July 2, 2001, to provide efficient, useful solutions to businesses and individuals. We specialize in accounting, taxation, payroll processing, and business consulting, serving a diverse clientele including corporations, partnerships, and individuals. Our partners bring 40 years of combined experience from public and private practice, ensuring deep expertise in navigating complex accounting issues and tax laws. As an equal opportunity employer, we maintain membership in multiple professional organizations to stay at the forefront of industry standards.Our team delivers personalized support through services like QuickBooks setup, tax planning, IRS representation, and customized financial consultations. We prioritize client education, offering unlimited consultations to ensure full understanding of financial reports and strategies. With offices in Fayetteville and Aberdeen, North Carolina, we combine local market knowledge with national regulatory expertise to serve clients across industries.
Services
Small Business Accounting
QuickBooks Setup
Tax Preparation
IRS Representation
Payroll Processing
Tax Planning
QuickBooks Training
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Financial Consultations
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 40 years of combined experience in accounting and tax services.
- Our team provides personalized QuickBooks setup and training tailored to your business needs.
- We guarantee prompt IRS representation and resolution of tax problems.
- Our consultations are included free with all accounting service packages.
- We serve clients across North Carolina with offices in Fayetteville and Aberdeen.
Services
Small Business Accounting
We manage monthly or quarterly bookkeeping tasks including bank reconciliation, income statements, balance sheets, and general ledger maintenance. Our service ensures accurate financial records for informed decision-making while allowing business owners to focus on operations. Clients receive unlimited consultations to interpret financial data.
QuickBooks Setup
Our experts configure QuickBooks software with customized charts of accounts, payroll systems, and inventory tracking. We load starting balances, reconcile accounts, and train staff to optimize accounting workflows. This ensures accurate financial tracking from day one for small to mid-sized businesses.
Tax Preparation
We prepare and file federal and state tax returns for individuals and businesses while identifying deductions and credits. Our service includes tax planning strategies to minimize liabilities and ensure compliance with evolving regulations for long-term financial health.
IRS Representation
Our CPAs represent clients during IRS audits, negotiate payment plans, and resolve tax liens or levies. We specialize in offers in compromise and innocent spouse relief to resolve back taxes owed through legally compliant solutions.
QuickBooks Training
We provide on-site QuickBooks training tailored to business-specific workflows. Staff learn efficient transaction processing, report generation, and data entry to maintain accurate books without unnecessary software learning curves.
People
James D. Freeman
Shareholder/Partner
James D. Freeman, CPA, is a shareholder/partner with over 20 years of experience in accounting and tax services, dedicated to providing expert financial solutions to businesses and individuals.
Brian M. Barrett
Shareholder/Partner
Brian M. Barrett, CPA, co-founds Freeman & Barrett CPAs PA with expertise in business consulting and complex tax planning strategies for corporate and individual clients.
Mariah L. Fuentes
CPA
Mariah L. Fuentes, CPA, specializes in small business accounting and QuickBooks implementation, providing tailored financial solutions to North Carolina-based entrepreneurs and organizations.
Jonathon M. Moore
CPA
Jonathon M. Moore, CPA, focuses on tax compliance and strategic planning, helping clients navigate complex federal and state tax regulations with precision and clarity.
Dina Ruiz Andaluz
Senior Accountant
Dina Ruiz Andaluz serves as senior accountant with expertise in financial statement preparation and IRS audit representation for the firm's corporate clientele.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide monthly/quarterly bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, income statements, balance sheets, and general ledger maintenance tailored to small business needs.
Do you help with QuickBooks software setup and training?
Yes, we offer QuickBooks setup with customized chart of accounts and on-site training for business-specific workflows.
How do you handle tax preparation and planning?
Our CPAs prepare federal/state returns while identifying deductions and creating strategies to minimize future tax liabilities for individuals and businesses.
Can you represent clients during IRS audits?
Yes, we provide full IRS audit representation and resolve tax liens, levies, and back taxes through payment plans or offers in compromise.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Fayetteville, Aberdeen, Southern Pines, and Pinehurst, North Carolina, with two office locations and virtual support options.
Reviews (1)
Steve Moore
Oct 30, 2019
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Brian Barrett has been my tax professional for the past 15 years. He and Jamie Freeman are 2 of the most personable and professional guys I have ever met and done business with. I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of their services.