Being a business owner can be a daunting task. You not only need to juggle a myriad of tasks, from marketing and business development to operations management and collections. You also need to keep an eye on competitors and the economy while planning for the future. Even if you’re a whiz at business management, doing all this on your own can be overwhelming.
That’s why you need the assistance of professionals who can provide a sounding board for your ideas, suggest ways to address challenges and help you both take care of daily operations and plan for the future of your business. And that’s why you should call on YHB.
Our experienced business consultants can meet the full spectrum of your needs, from business organization and strategic planning to controllership services, succession planning, and ownership transfer. Our specialized understanding of a wide variety of industries enables us to deliver exceptionally effective service and advice. And our community of professional contacts allows us to quickly connect you with the other resources you may need to achieve your objectives.
When you work with YHB, you get the advantage of advisors who know your community and industry, as well as your business, and who take a personal interest in your success. So you’ll get service that’s not only of the highest professional caliber, but responsive and genuinely caring, too. We leverage the latest technology so you can focus on what’s most important to you, not mundane tasks.
We would welcome the opportunity to put our business expertise to work for you. Please let us know how we can be of assistance in moving your business forward.
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Andy graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting in May 1999 from James Madison University. He has worked in public accounting his entire career at firms serving the Washington DC and Richmond metropolitan areas. His experience includes working with closely held businesses and organizations in a variety of industries including real estate and construction, transportation, nonprofit, and manufacturing. His experiences in these industries include working with businesses of all sizes in both the assurance and tax fields. He also has an in-depth understanding auditing employee benefit plans.
Andy has presented on topics including Computer Assisted Audit Techniques for the annual “Virginia Society of CPA’s Audit and Accounting Conference” and been a guest speaker for several construction industry associations presenting on topics including understanding construction contractor financial statements and fraud issues for construction contractors.
Andy has been honored in Virginia Business as a Super CPA in the Young CPAs category. He currently serves on the Executive Committee and is Treasurer of the nonprofit organization Rebuilding Together Richmond. He is a member of both the Associated Builders and Contractors Virginia Chapter and the Associated General Contractors of Virginia and currently is on the membership committee and young leader’s council for these organizations.
Since beginning his career at Yount Hyde Barbour in 1991, Kevin has been focused on helping construction companies, developers and real estate firms maximize their financial success. He has a bachelor’s degree in business and economics from Randolph-Macon College.
Kevin is a member of numerous community organizations such as the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Associated Builders and Contractors, the National Association of Homebuilders. He is an executive committee member of the Construction Financial Management Association (Central Virginia Chapter) an Associate Representative of the AGC Virginia State Board of Directors and the Treasurer of the AGC Valley District.
Kevin is highly experienced in delivering a broad range of accounting and business advisory services to construction contractors, including tax planning and filing and succession planning. Through his active participation in various construction trade associations, he has developed a keen understanding of industry trends and issues.
Kevin excels in advising construction businesses and their owners on ways to minimize taxes and achieve their objectives. Because of his extensive network of community contacts, he is especially effective at facilitating relationships with bankers, bonding agents, sureties, and other professionals who can provide the credit and services contractors and developers need to succeed. He also is skilled at conducting operational reviews and helping YHB clients choose business structures and accounting methods that lift their bottom lines.
As Kevin sees it, the key to effective client service is developing a good relationship with a business’s owners and managers. So, whatever the purpose of an engagement, he begins by sitting down with you to discuss your needs and objectives and learn how you operate. By listening carefully, he is better able to identify issues to address and changes to make so that you not only achieve your objectives, but also maximize your success.
An avid golfer, Kevin enjoys spending time on the greens, or with his wife , daughter and son.
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“Kevin Branner is my CPA. He has been phenomenal assisting me with growing a business and then selling that business. Also has helped tremendously with an ongoing audit. I’m blessed to have Kevin in my corner.” – Cris A.
Johanna graduated from Fordham University with a Bachelors of Science in Accounting. She is a licensed CPA with over 20 years of accounting experience and is also a Notary Public. Johanna is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants. She is also active with the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Johanna has extensive experience in preparing financial statements in accordance with current standards. Her expertise is also in preparing tax returns, review and compilation procedures for construction contractors, subcontractors, home builders and physicians. She regularly consults with clients regarding accounting assistance, implementation of general accounting principals, and improving internal control processes.
She knows how important it is to keep her clients informed about any relevant tax law legislation or accounting standard that is important to their business needs. In order to best serve her clients and help them achieve their goals, Johanna takes the time to fully comprehend their specific situations and concerns.
Christine earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Radford University in 1992. With over 11 years of experience in public accounting, she has established herself as a leading expert in preparing corporate and individual tax returns, including 1099s. Her comprehensive skill set extends to payroll management, bookkeeping support, and she has her QuickBooks™ ProAdvisor certification.
Kim graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. She is a licensed CPA with 30 years of diverse accounting experience. Kim has extensive experience in assisting clients in preparing financial statements in accordance with current standards and conducting reviews and compilations for construction contractors and small businesses. In addition to providing attest services, Kim provides consulting services for clients regarding accounting system selection and implementation, accounting assistance, and financial reporting and analysis.
Kim is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants. She has previously held board positions on various school, youth, and community organizations and currently serves on the board of a local non-profit community organization.
Kim’s strongest skills cover many aspects of financial reporting and taxation, including cost control principals, ledger analysis, financial statements, budgeting, taxation, and economic regulations. Her broad experience in this deadline-driven environment enables her to successfully help build a better financial future for both regional businesses and individuals.
Adrian began her career at YHB in 1999, with a B.B. A. from Old Dominion University. She is a Personal Finance Specialist (PFS) as well as certified in Strategy & Performance Management from Mentor Plus. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA). She is also an Evaluator for the VSCPA Educational Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee, a Board Member of the Dental Clinic of Northern Shenandoah Valley and a Board Member of the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber
Adrian provides individual and business tax planning, compliance and consulting services to a broad range of clients ranging from family-owned businesses to personal service corporations. She works with businesses and their owners, as well as other successful individuals, with strategic and financial planning. In addition to serving clients, Adrian provides mentoring and tax training for YHB staff members as well as educating local students on the opportunities available for those considering careers in accounting.
Adrian specializes in providing tax and consulting services to individuals, partnerships and corporations. She has extensive experience with the tax and financial challenges business owner’s face. The Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) certification allows Adrian to combine her tax expertise with her knowledge of financial planning to provide clients with comprehensive financial strategies.
One of Adrian’s greatest strengths is her ability to help business owner’s understand and analyze their financial data to enable them to make informed business decisions. She enjoys working with clients to develop effective tax and financial plans then helping them measure their progress. In addition, Adrian believes communication is critical and is continually working with clients to keep them up to date on current developments and tax law changes.
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Member
Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA), Member
VSCPA Educational Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee, Evaluator
Dental Clinic of Northern Shenandoah Valley, Board Member
Top of Virginia Regional Chamber Valley Business Women, Committee Member
B.B.A. from Old Dominion University
Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
Certificate in Strategy and Performance Management from Mentor Plus
Dorrie graduated from George Mason University in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and later received her Master’s degree from the University of Phoenix in 2010. Since entering the world of public accounting Dorrie has focused on construction and small business on both attest and tax engagements. Dorrie previously acted as a controller in private industry, responsible for forecasting, budgeting, monthly close process, general ledger analysis and year-end financial procedures.
In addition to working on attest and tax engagements, Dorrie provides consulting services for clients with selection, execution, and training of various accounting process and software solutions. She utilizes her accounting and industry knowledge to aid businesses on deciding which tools to implement for current and future requirements. When doing this, she is able to leverage her technical experience with her unique understanding of the challenges businesses face.
Dorrie is an active member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Virginia Society of Public Accountants. Additionally, Dorrie is a current member of the Associated General Contractors (AGC), the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), National Association of Homebuilders, and Construction Industry CPAs and Consultants (CICPAC).
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“I have really enjoyed working with Dorrie Franzello-Kurtz! Customer service is second to none.” – Anonymous
Since beginning his accounting career at YHB in 1998, Alex has provided tax planning, compliance, business consulting, business valuation and litigation support services to closely held businesses, high net worth / high net income individuals, and other clients in a variety of industries and professions. He has a B.S. in accounting as well as an M.S. in accountancy (concentration in taxation), both from Virginia Tech.
Alex is involved in several organizations including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants, and is licensed as a CPA in Virginia and West Virginia.
His experience includes assisting business owners with succession planning, analyzing financing structures, and negotiating business sales and other transactions. At YHB, he helps guide the firm’s Business Valuation and Litigation Support Team, in addition to providing clients with comprehensive tax and consulting services.
Alex excels in helping clients leverage opportunities to save tax while staying within IRS guidelines. He is skilled in providing international tax services, representing clients before tax authorities, and serving as an expert witness for clients engaged in the litigation process. As a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) and a CPA Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV), Alex also provides valuation services for gift and estate tax reporting, estate planning, due diligence in relation to buying and selling a business, marital dissolutions, and owner disputes.
In serving clients, Alex strives to deliver five-star service characterized by responsiveness, timeliness, thoroughness, accuracy and proactive communication. He also thoughtfully monitors business trends, changes in tax laws and developments in the economy to see how they may affect the clients he serves, so he can proactively help them take appropriate steps to reduce their tax liability and better achieve their financial objectives and goals.
Andrea is a Pennsylvania State University graduate who joined the firm in December 2017 with several years of experience in public accounting. Her main responsibilities include outside controller services for several nonprofit organizations as well as financial statement preparation, tax preparation, and other accounting services.
Andrea works mostly with the nonprofit sector and specialized in non-profit accounting. She is a member of both the Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Chris joined Yount, Hyde and Barbour, P.C. in 2004 after graduating from Virginia Tech, where he earned a B.S. degree in accounting. He is a member of multiple committees, including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants, the Associated Builders and Contractors, the ABC-VA, Management Education Committee, the Associated General Contractors (AGC) and the Construction Industry CPAs/Consultants Association.
During his time with the firm, Chris has focused his efforts on providing audit, review, compilation and tax services to clients in a variety of industries, including construction, government contracting, real estate and not-for-profit entities. Chris also specializes in assisting clients with strategic performance management, including the implementation of dashboards and overall process improvements.
Through continuing education and professional development, Chris stays up-to-date on the trends and changes affecting his clients’ industries and the accounting profession as a whole. He regularly speaks and writes articles on these relevant topics as they arise. In addition to being a licensed CPA, Chris has also earned a CSPM (Certified in Strategic Performance Management) designation through MentorPlus®. This designation allows Chris to provide value to his clients above and beyond tax, audit, and other compliance services.
Chris strives to take a “client centric” approach, where services are based on the actual needs of the client rather than a specific commodity or deliverable. By taking time to understand the operations of a business and its future goals, Chris is able to provide superior customer service and help clients avoid and plan for potential difficulties, rather than just accurately reporting on them once they occur.
Chris enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons. His hobbies include exercising, strength training and running, as well as following Virginia Tech Athletics. He served as assistant basketball coach at Millbrook High School from 2004 – 2014.
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“Easy to work with. Professional. Always available. Trust and value YHB with all aspects of our business.” – Anonymous
“Chris Frye’s trustworthiness, and his knowledge, consistency and professionalism, year in and year out.” – Anonymous
Scott earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a minor in Crop and Soil Science from Oregon State University. Scott is an active member of the AICPA and the MACPA. He serves as a Treasurer for the DC and MD chapters of the NAIOP. Scott is licensed as a certified public accountant (CPA) in the State of Maryland.
Scott has over 20 years of experience providing accounting and tax advisory to individuals, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. He has worked with a broad range of industries, including government contracting, real-estate and construction, pharmaceutical and biotech, and technology. Being well-versed in both accounting and tax matters, Scott analyzes the big picture for his clients and provides actionable advice to help them achieve their financial goals.
Scott is from the Willamette Valley in Oregon. In 2007, he and his family moved from Oregon to Maryland. They now reside in Ellicott City with their ten children, including three of whom were adopted from Uganda. Scott grew-up on a grass seed farm and is a huge Oregon State Beavers fan. He enjoys spending time with his family, following sports, and is involved in his church, working with their youth.
Cheryl originally joined the firm in 1990. She returned to the firm in 2004 after 10 years as national finance director at Dominos Pizza. She is a senior accountant, involved in both the accounting and audit and tax departments.
She is a certified public accountant in the state of Maryland and a member of the Maryland Association of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs. Cheryl earned her bachelor of science degree in computer science and her associate of arts degree in accounting from Towson University.
Cheryl is a manager, involved in both the accounting and audit and tax departments. Her principal areas of concentration include analyzing and streamlining accounting processes, financial statement and tax preparation and planning, and QuickBooks™ expertise.
During her time as finance director for Dominos, Cheryl gained a wealth of experience from a small business owner perspective from dealing with the individual franchises and franchise owners. This experience helped Cheryl understand the nuances of running a small business and has allowed her to become a better business advisor for her clients. She is able to advise clients not just on accounting needs, but also on personnel issues, procedures and organization, and growth strategy.
Cheryl volunteers at Garrison Forest School and Boys Latin School, where her children attend.
As the Chief Marketing Officer at YHB, Jeremy is the driving force behind the firm’s strategic marketing, business development, and communication efforts. His creative and expert marketing skills have helped YHB reach new heights of success.
Jeremy is passionate about developing younger staff and regularly assists with training and development. He’s also an active member of the Top of Virginia Chamber of Commerce, where he connects with fellow professionals and stays up-to-date with the latest trends and strategies. He is a member of the Association for Accounting Marketing, where he shares his knowledge and expertise with other industry experts.
Before joining YHB, Jeremy worked in the marketing department at one of the top law firms in the world, where he provided market analysis and client intelligence to the business development team. After briefly leaving the professional services industry, he oversaw the marketing and outside sales for a manufacturing company based in Maryland, where he honed his skills in trade shows, lead generation, and customer engagement.
In recognition of his accomplishments, Jeremy received his Professional Certified Marketer in Marketing Management certification from the American Marketing Association in 2020. He also completed a MBA from Longwood University in 2024. Jeremy is a dynamic and engaging speaker who has been invited to share his insights at various marketing conferences and events.
With a passion for excellence and a commitment to helping others succeed, Jeremy is a valuable member of the YHB team and a asset to the marketing industry.
Top of Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Association for Accounting Marketing
Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity
United Way of the Northern Shenandoah Valley
Patrick joined the firm’s accounting and audit department in November of 2016. He is a senior manager with the firm and has practiced public accounting since 2003. Patrick received a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting and business administration with a concentration in finance from Towson University.
He is a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants.
Patrick’s areas of expertise include team consulting and serving small businesses in all aspects of their accounting, tax, and coaching needs. He has a passion for personal development, business process evaluations, and ever-evolving business industries.
Patrick is originally from Germany and moved to the United States in March of 1997. His hobbies include watching and playing soccer, home improvement, and landscaping.
David joined Yount Hyde and Barbour in 1999 after graduating from West Virginia University with a B.S.B.A. degree. A tax specialist who works in depth with his clients, his focus is on banks and closely held businesses of any size. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants. David is a designated Chartered Global Management Accountant. He has served on the board as both president and treasurer for many local non-profits and civic organizations including, Boys and Girls Club of Northern Shenandoah Valley, Millbrook High School Band Boosters, and Kiwanis Club of Old Town.
Offering an extensive array of services, he is a trained business mentor and coach, providing advanced levels of strategic planning for owners and managers, consulting with management on a variety of critical business decisions including accounting systems implementation, changes in business operations, mergers and acquisitions, and developing growth and exit strategies. David also specializes in winery and vineyard operations, auto dealerships, agribusiness, and franchises.
As someone who is not afraid to get his hands dirty by getting involved in the day to day operations of a business, David takes that internal working knowledge and applies best practices from across all sectors to help each client develop and achieve their goals. He has extensive knowledge of the challenges that business owners and financial operators face and will work side by side his clients to ensure they are informed and making the best choices possible to advance their companies.
He is proficient in numerous software packages. David excels at developing personalized financial strategies for each business he works to help them reach their goals of improved profitability, growth, and long term stability. Because he takes such a vested personal interest in all of his clients, David is most dedicated to minimizing the tax impact for all of the clients he serves.
David values the personal relationships that are formed with clients and works hard to maintain the lines of communication year-round. By taking the time to find out what makes people tick, he is able to effectively apply business and tax solutions to meet client needs and long term goals. Because the rules of the trade are ever-changing, David carefully advises clients from all angles, oftentimes thinking out of the box, but well within regulations, to provide the best possible answer and ensure client satisfaction.
David enjoys weekend vineyard tours with his wife, playing and coaching soccer with his daughters and outdoors activities such as biking, camping and hiking. In his free time, he likes to watch WVU sports and root for his alma mater.
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“David Henning has been great to work with the last 10 years. I look at him as a partner in my businesses. Every time I meet with him, I learn so much more. Thanks for years of good advice.” – Shawn D.
“Since using YHB we have been at complete ease each year for taxes and knowing what to expect. Anytime we have a question we can easily reach David for guidance. We highly recommend YHB!” – Angie T.
Brian is a 2000 graduate from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. He joined the firm shortly after graduating and is now a tax principal in the Leesburg office. As a native of western Loudoun, Brian is familiar with the diverse people, places, and ideas that make Loudoun County unique.
He is experienced in providing income and business consulting to highly successful individuals in numerous professions. Brian is also involved with the family wealth planning team where he focuses on estate planning, taxation, estate, and trust administration.
With over 21 years of public accounting experience, Brian brings his unique relational style to providing real solutions to clients. In addition to individuals, his practice spans a variety of industries and includes tax and business consulting services to closely held companies, corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies.
To stay on top of national and local changes or trends Brian is an active member with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA). He also serves as the Treasurer on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce.
Working with clients in such a close role is not one that Brian takes lightly. While the importance of being technically sound is always a priority, it is not lost on Brian the reason we do what we do – people. Brian’s goal is to develop a lasting relationship with each client that moves beyond compliance to providing real solutions that deliver peace of mind.
Brian is readily accessible to provide advisory services on technical questions and simple ones. He regularly meets with bankers, attorneys, real estate agents and various other service providers to assure his clients always have access to the experts they need.
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“I highly recommend YHB. I am confident in the way they handle our business and personal taxes, working to help us benefit as much as possible, while remaining within the confines of the tax laws. They also really stay on top of the ever-changing tax landscape, so I know we are getting the best tax advice. I most value the relationship we have with Brian Kling, our CPA. He quickly responds to our questions and concerns, not just at tax time.” -Tammy S.
Nick joined YHB in 2020 with over 15 years of experience in the industry. Nick is a graduate of Carthage College with a BS in Accounting and Business, the University of Connecticut with an MA in Accounting, Case Western Reserve University with a JD, and Georgetown University with an LLM in taxation. Nick has also worked with the Internal Revenue Service as a Revenue Agent and an Attorney with the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility.
Nick’s expertise includes helping high wealth individual and large business entities with complex tax compliance, along with specializing in international, non-for-profit tax issues, and tax ethics issues. He has used his tax expertise not only to serve his clients, but also his peers. He has authored publications for the AICPA’s Journal of Accountancy, AICPA’s Tax Advisor, NATP’s Tax Pro Journal, and CCH’s Journal of Tax Practice and Procedure and co-authored a textbook, Tax Preparer Penalties and Circular 230 Enforcement, published by Thomas Reuters. He has also lectured nationally on topics such as ethics, complex tax transactions, and IRS practice and procedure.
Chris joined YHB in 2001 with a B.S. in finance, accounting and accounting information systems from James Madison University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants. He has served on the Culpeper County Chamber of Commerce as a member, on the Board of Directors, as Chairman of the Small Business Committee.
Chris delivers a broad range of accounting, tax, assurance and business consulting services to clients throughout the Culpeper area, with a focus on the construction industry and small businesses. Besides helping to manage the firm’s Culpeper office, Chris is a member of YHB’s construction and business consulting teams. His experience includes preparation of financial statements and corporate/partnership income tax returns for private company clients, as well as service in the U.S. Navy.
Chris is highly skilled at helping the owners of small businesses set goals and develop strategic plans. He then continually measures performance to achieve those goals. His deep knowledge of business operations and management makes him adept at identifying ways for clients to increase operational efficiency and take advantage of growth opportunities, tax credits and profit enhancement strategies. He also excels at helping clients with tax planning and compliance, retirement and succession planning, and selecting and installing accounting systems.
For Chris, communication is the key to effective client service. So he talks at length with clients to determine their goals, understand their situations and gain insight into what’s happening in their businesses and personal lives. He then uses strategic dashboards, benchmarking, what-if analysis and other tools to track performance, identify areas for improvement and develop solutions that help move clients ahead. To keep clients on track and head off potential problems, Chris touches base with them frequently to see how things are going and to suggest ways to increase their success.
Chris enjoys spending time with his family, learning about new technology and the impacts it will have on business, and playing golf.
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“Chris is always helpful, available, and capable to explain things in a way I can easily understand. I trust his advice, and he takes the stress out of our accounting needs.” – Lorrie T.
“Chris Pearson has always done a great job for my family. We are very confident in his abilities and appreciate his hard work and dedication to doing his job so well.” – Anonymous
Jody has over thirty-five years of accounting and tax experience. She began her career at the firm in 1994 and is currently a Senior Manager. Jody earned her bachelor of science degree in accounting from the University of Maryland and became a certified public accountant in the state of Maryland in 1984. She is a member of the Maryland Association of CPAs.
As a manager, Jody’s duties encompass managing a staff of accountants and prioritizing and assigning client workflow. She also has experience as a bookkeeper which augments her ability to identify and solve clients’ problems regarding income statements and balance sheets. Jody has serviced clients in a wide range of industries with an emphasis in construction, food service, professional service industries, and retail.
In addition to providing clients with general compliance services that include compilations, reviews, corporate and individual tax planning and preparation, Jody is an advanced certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor. She has extensive experience installing, training, and providing troubleshooting services for clients utilizing QuickBooks® software.
Megan joined YHB in 2007 after graduating from Bridgewater College with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting, and a minor in Communication Studies. She supports YHB’s Healthcare Team and general tax practice for individuals and businesses.
A Culpeper native, Megan has served as past Treasurer, Vice President, and President of the Culpeper Business Women. She is the current Treasurer of Career Partners Inc., an E Squared Judge, and was named Culpeper Chamber of Commerce Young Professional of the Year in 2015.
Megan focuses her practice on providing client accounting and advisory services. She uses her expertise to meet the tax, accounting and business consulting needs of her clients and empowers business owners and individuals with information and insight that improves their decision-making process and maximizes their profitability.
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“I know that Megan has our best interest at heart, she steers us in the right direction, and she is absolutely amazing.” – Tammy D.
“Megan has been wonderful over the years. We really appreciate her.” – Anonymous
“Love working with Megan. She has helped us understand what needs to be done and how to do it.” – Robert B.
Lynn graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelors of Science in Accounting. She is a licensed CPA with over 38 years of accounting experience in the public and private sector. Lynn is a member of multiple organizations, including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants. She is also active with the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Lynn has extensive experience in providing a full range of tax services in compliance with laws and regulations. She performs innovative income tax planning, complex tax return preparation and review for individuals, corporations, partnerships and trusts.
In order to best serve her clients, Lynn takes the time to fully comprehend their specific situations and concerns. She knows how important it is to keep her clients informed about any relevant tax law legislation that is important to their business needs. She strives to help her clients fine tune their accounting processes so that they can work faster and smarter and achieve their goals.
Theresa graduated from James Madison University with a BBA degree in Accounting. She is a licensed CPA with over 25 years of public accounting experience. Theresa has extensive knowledge and a proven track record of consistently and effectively delivering accounting services focused on enhancing the clients’ profitability and sustainability. She works with a variety of clients in various industries in preparing financial statements in accordance with current standards, performing audits, review and compilation procedures, and preparing tax returns.
Theresa is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants. She is also active with the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Theresa’s strongest skills cover many aspects of financial reporting and taxation, including laws, cost control principals, ledger analysis, financial statements, budging, taxation, and economic regulations. She often consults with clients regarding tax planning, implementation of general accounting principles and improving internal control processes in order to identify and deliver tax and advisory solutions to help them achieve their goals.
Katie, with YHB since 2023, brings over a decade of corporate accounting experience, having worked with two publicly traded companies for 10 years and provided consultation for government contracts for 5 years. A JMU graduate with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Katie specializes in accounting services, month-end and year-end close processes, as well as financial statement preparation and software implementation.
Alex Fleming graduated from Lynchburg College with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting in May 2008. He interned with YHB right after graduation and then joined the firm as a full-time professional the following year in August 2009. During that interim year, he studied for and passed all four parts of the CPA exam and joined the AICPA and VSCPA. Alex began his YHB career with the bank audit team but has transitioned to the tax department out of the Middleburg office. He now specializes in complex tax planning and compliance for individuals, estate, trusts, private foundations, and privately-held companies. Alex has also obtained the Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) certification from the AICPA in September 2017.
Alex is a native of Loudoun County, specifically the Middleburg area. He is an active board member for the Middleburg Business and Professional Association, the Hill School Alumni Association, and the Piedmont Child Care Center. He, his wife, and two sons now live near Warrenton with their two dogs.
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“I have a lot of faith in Alex Fleming and his team at YHB. They have assisted us greatly in our cross-border situation. Their professional insight has helped us navigate a tax situation that only a true professional is versed in. ” – Robert I.
“Alex Fleming with YHB is very professional and has my highest recommendation for anyone considering a tax accountant.” – Robert R.