Business Accounting Services
Mark A. Stephens, CPA PA has been family owned and operated in Gastonia, NC since 1996. We offer the accounting, income tax and business consulting services of a national firm while treating every client like part of our family.
Our accounting firm was founded and continues to grow on building long-term relationships with our clients. More than just number crunchers, our certified public accountants care about growing your business and provide solid advice to help you meet your goals.
As a client, you can expect one-on-one consultations directly with Mark or Crystal Stephens. The goal of every person on our staff is to provide personalized, professional accounting services you’ll be confident recommending to your own friends and family.
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Meet The Team
PRESIDENT
Mark is a Certified Public Accountant (Lic. # 28879) who graduated with honors from Ohio University. Licensed in both North Carolina and Ohio, Mark is a member of: American Institute of CPAs, the North Carolina Association of CPAs, National Society of Tax Professionals, National Society of Accountants, and American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers. He is also a participant in the Quickbooks Pro Advisor Program. Mark specializes in Corporate and Business Returns, along with business and personal tax planning throughout the year. In addition, Mark serves on the boards of several non-profits in the area. He is a native of Belpre, Ohio and still has family that resides there. He moved to Gastonia in 1994 to operate this firm.
SENIOR TAX ACCOUNTANT / OFFICE MANAGER
Crystal left the Banking Industry in 1998 to work with her husband, Mark. She oversees the management of the office along with tax preparation, monthly accounting services, payroll and payroll tax returns, sales tax reporting, business set up and Non-Profit services. She is an experienced member of our accounting & tax service group and is familiar with a variety of industries. She prepares a number of tax returns for individuals & business and assists with non-profit applications. She also can assist our clients with personal and business budgeting along with navigating the now more than ever complex health insurance market.
Laura is a Gastonia Native and a graduate of Gardner Webb University. She has worked in the Accounting field since 2002 and has been with Mark A. Stephens, CPA PA for the majority of those years. Laura focuses on payroll and payroll tax compliance, bookkeeping, general ledger write-up, client accounts payable/receivable, and aids our clients with Quickbooks support & training.
PRESIDENT
Mark is a Certified Public Accountant (Lic. # 28879) who graduated with honors from Ohio University. Licensed in both North Carolina and Ohio, Mark is a member of: American Institute of CPAs, the North Carolina Association of CPAs, National Society of Tax Professionals, National Society of Accountants, and American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers. He is also a participant in the Quickbooks Pro Advisor Program. Mark specializes in Corporate and Business Returns, along with business and personal tax planning throughout the year. In addition, Mark serves on the boards of several non-profits in the area. He is a native of Belpre, Ohio and still has family that resides there. He moved to Gastonia in 1994 to operate this firm.
SENIOR TAX ACCOUNTANT / OFFICE MANAGER
Crystal left the Banking Industry in 1998 to work with her husband, Mark. She oversees the management of the office along with tax preparation, monthly accounting services, payroll and payroll tax returns, sales tax reporting, business set up and Non-Profit services. She is an experienced member of our accounting & tax service group and is familiar with a variety of industries. She prepares a number of tax returns for individuals & business and assists with non-profit applications. She also can assist our clients with personal and business budgeting along with navigating the now more than ever complex health insurance market.
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Laura is a Gastonia Native and a graduate of Gardner Webb University. She has worked in the Accounting field since 2002 and has been with Mark A. Stephens, CPA PA for the majority of those years. Laura focuses on payroll and payroll tax compliance, bookkeeping, general ledger write-up, client accounts payable/receivable, and aides our clients with Quickbooks support & training.
STAFF ACCOUNTANT / ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Nicole has been with Mark A. Stephens, CPA PA since 2015. Her main responsibilities include greeting clients and assisting them with filing tax returns along with managing the office calendar. She also focuses on payroll and payroll tax compliance along with bookkeeping for a variety of industries.
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