Harold “Hal” Armstrong, CPA
Tax & Audit Partner
Hal has over 40 years of experience in the areas of corporate, individual and fiduciary taxation as well as auditing for-profit and not-for-profit entities. He has special interest and experience in the areas of international and multi-state tax issues. He serves clients in the manufacturing, wholesale distribution, hotel services as well as medical and legal practices. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA). He also serves on a number of local boards.
NC CPA Certificate Number: 12296
Experience:
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Joined Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs, P.A. in November 2014 through merger
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Partner at Capps, Armstrong & Priestley, LLP since 2002
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Joined Capps, Foster & Company in 1977
Training and Education:
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Bachelor of Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – 1976
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Extensive audit and tax experience with closely held companies, partnerships, fiduciary, and individual income taxes
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International and multi-state taxation and consolidations
Professional and Community Activities:
- Former Board Member of First United Methodist Church Finance Committee
- Board Member of the Children's Advocacy and Protection Council
- Treasurer of Western Carolina County Kiwanis Club
- Member of Catawba Valley Chapter of the North Carolina Association of CPA's (NCACPA)
- NCACPA and AICPA Member
Contact Hal at 828-327-2727 or email info@martinstarnes.com
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