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Chris S. Costner, CPA
Audit Director
Chris received his BSBA degree with honors from Western Carolina University in 1996. He has extensive audit, accounting, and consulting experience in a variety of areas, including both for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and governmental units and public authorities. Chris joined Martin Starnes & Associates in 2002. Since that time, he has specialized in the governmental arena. He is an AICPA and NCACPA member.
NC CPA Certificate Number 27609
Experience
- Joined Martin Starnes & Associates in 2002
- One year as an Accounting Manager for Rockwell Automation
- Over four years with a CPA firm in Western North Carolina
Training and Education
- Bachelor of Science with Summa Cum Laude honors from Western Carolina University – 1996
- Concentration in local government auditing, accounting and reporting issues
- Extensive annual continuing education in governmental accounting and reporting
- Extensive small business audit and accounting experience in a variety of industries
Professional and Community Activities
- Member of Beta Gamma Sigma and Phi Kappa Phi Honor Societies
- Habitat for Humanity Volunteer
- NCACPA and AICPA member
Contact Chris at 828-327-2727 x305 or email ccostner@martinstarnes.com. |
