More Than Your Typical CPA Firm

For over half a century we’ve helped people like you solve accounting, tax and business problems. We pride ourselves in working exclusively with closely-held and family-owned businesses, individuals with tax and business problems, and non-profit organizations.

Objectivity, Independence & Integrity

At Butler & Stowe these are more than just words. They are the values on which we’ve built our firm of Certified Public Accountants.

Personal Services Is Our Commitment

Personal service is our commitment. Professional services from people you know. Professional services from people who care. We care about you, your family, and your business. We have been providing personal services to families into their third generation.

Non-Profit Organizations

We care about our community. We have provided services to many non-profit organizations over the years. Butler & Stowe contributes to non-profit organizations in numerous ways, including our service and our expertise.

What Can Butler & Stowe Do For You?

Take a Second and Explore Our Services

Personal services…that’s what we are all about. Call us with questions about taxes, accounting, business structure, and even financial software programs. Before we make any recommendations, we’ll discuss your long-term plans and day-to-day challenges. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. In fact, we offer the advice you’d expect from a trusted member of your family.

Traditional Accounting & Tax Services

+ Tax Consultation, Planning & Preparation
+ Audits, Reviews and Compilations of Financial Statements
+ Special Reports
+ IRS & State Representation

Estate, Trusts and Gift Tax Services

+ Estate tax planning
+ Preparation of estate and gift tax returns
+ Charitable giving planning
+ Executor/trustee services

Business and Personal Advisory Services

+ Business structure
+ Cash flow management
+ Mergers, acquisitions and succession planning
+ Litigation support

Small Business Services

+ General ledger processing
+ Monthly/quarterly compiled financial statements
+ Sales tax reports
+ Quarterly payroll tax returns
+ W-2 preparation
+ 1099 preparation
+ Payroll processing

Business & Personal Computer Services

+ Accounting software recommendations
+ Software installation, training and maintenance

Here Are Your Most Valuable Assets

Sheila O. Thornton CPA, Managing Partner

North Carolina certificate #25015
Certified Public Accountant since 1997

Areas of practice concentration include audits of financial statements, non-profit organizations, governmental entities and fund accounting and employee benefit plans.

Robert W. Adams CPA, Partner

North Carolina certificate #14549
Certified Public Accountant since 1984

Areas of practice concentration include audits of financial statements, non-profit organizations, governmental entities, fund accounting and employee benefit plans.

Shauna D. Lindsay CPA, Partner

North Carolina certificate #31175
Certified Public Accountant since 2004

Areas of practice concentration include income taxation of individuals, partnerships, trusts, estates, corporations, and accounting software; preparation of financial statements.

D. M. (Mickey) Payseur CPA, Consultant

North Carolina certificate #9244
Certified Public Accountant since 1976

Areas of practice concentration include individual income tax planning and preparation, management advisory services, estate tax planning, fiduciary income taxes, and litigation support.

Cynthia M. Smith CPA, Manager

North Carolina certificate #21233
Certified Public Accountant since 1993

Areas of practice concentration include audits of financial statements, non-profit organizations, governmental entities and fund accounting and employee benefit plans.

David S. Walsh CPA, Tax Manager

North Carolina certificate #12362
Certified Public Accountant since 1980

Areas of practice concentration include income taxation of individuals, partnerships, trusts, estates and corporations.

Building Trust for More Than 70 Years

In 1949, Hoyt C. Butler and J. Edward Stowe founded a CPA firm in Gaston County, NC. Like many businesses of that day, it was built on personal service, professional excellence and a work ethic intensified by the hard times that were a not-so-distant memory. Over the years, others joined the firm including Joe Withers, Steve Davis, Joe Grigg, Bill Drum and Kent Leonhardt. They all left behind a heritage of professionalism, integrity and independence.

Today at Butler & Stowe our values are stronger than ever. We participate in the Peer Review Program mandated by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and have received a rating of “pass” with each review (in the financial accounting world, that’s a terrific rating!).

With three partners and a total staff of approximately 20 people, we’ve grown to offer clients a variety of diversified services. Still, we’re small enough to remember our roots and honor them. We care about our clients and their success the same as when we began.

Do You Have Questions? Get In Touch.