Our Staff       Our history is built on a tradition of service, technical expertise, and innovative thinking to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world. The experience and academic credentials of our CPAs and staff provide you with the expertise of larger firms, while our commitment to superior customer service offers a personal, one-on-one approach. Certified Public Accountants Brian C. Hunter, CPA/PFS      Brian manages our firm, which he founded in 1995.  His areas of practice including tax and financial planning for individuals, businesses, estates and trusts, management consulting for small businesses and professional practices, and supervision of tax return preparation.      Brian holds the PFS (Personal Financial Specialist) credential, which is granted by the American Institute to CPAs to those who demonstrate broad-based financial planning expertise through their knowledge, skills and experience.  Only CPAs can hold the PFS credential. NC CPA license #15750   Karen B. Praytor, CPA      Karen has been with our firm since its inception.  Her practice areas include small business and accounting software consulting, tax return preparation, and supervision of financial statement and payroll preparation. NC CPA license #21631 Nancy L. Thompson, CPA      Having joined us following a successful career in governmental health care financial management, Nancy serves our clients with tax return preparation and management consulting to health care professional practices. NC CPA license #29571 Robert B. Shepard, CPA      Robert joined our firm after a long career in the financial management of a regional health facility.  He has extensive experience in the non-profit sector as well as income tax planning and preparation and currently serves our clients in this capacity. NC CPA license #11605   Non-licensed staff James E. Takac, Jr. Accountant Sarah T. Hinceman Office manager Sandra W. Johnson Bookkeeper