Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Accounting & Advisory Services
Brown Edwards is a full-service professional services firm dedicated to helping businesses grow and prosper. Established in 1967 through the merger of two firms with histories dating back to the 1920s, we combine the resources of a larger firm with the personalized client care of a smaller, local practice. Our team of over 450 professionals across 12 locations in the Mid-Atlantic region serves clients nationwide, offering expertise in accounting, assurance, tax, and management advisory services. We specialize in industries such as education, construction, banking, nonprofits, and state and local governments, providing tailored solutions that address unique challenges.Our professionals hold advanced designations like Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified Valuation Professional (CVP), ensuring deep technical knowledge. We prioritize fostering a collaborative work environment that values diversity and continuous growth, aligning our mission to elevate the well-being of our people, clients, and communities. With a focus on innovation and client-centric service, we deliver transformative solutions that drive long-term success.
Services
Accounting Services
Tax Planning
Advisory Consulting
Benefit Plan Audits
State and Local Tax
Details
- Year established: 1967
Highlights and features
- We offer over 55 years of experience in accounting and advisory services.
- Our team holds advanced industry certifications like CCIFP and CFE.
- We provide tailored solutions for industries including construction and healthcare.
- We combine national resources with personalized, local client care.
- We prioritize innovation and proactive strategies for long-term client success.
Associations and certifications
- AICPA Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center
- BDO Alliance USA
What people say
Expert industry knowledge
Proactive service
Personalized attention
Timely responses
Strategic guidance
Services
Accounting Services
Brown Edwards provides comprehensive accounting services, including audits, reviews, and compilations. Our team ensures financial accuracy and compliance while offering strategic insights to improve internal controls and risk management. Clients benefit from tailored solutions that align with industry-specific challenges and regulatory requirements.
Tax Planning
Our tax advisors deliver proactive strategies to minimize liabilities and ensure compliance. Services include federal, state, and international tax planning, estate succession, and incentive programs. We specialize in complex industries, offering customized solutions to maximize savings and operational efficiency.
Advisory Consulting
We offer strategic advisory services for business growth, mergers and acquisitions, and risk management. Our consultants provide actionable insights to enhance financial performance, streamline operations, and navigate regulatory complexities across diverse sectors.
Benefit Plan Audits
Specializing in employee benefit plan audits, we ensure compliance with ERISA and IRS regulations. Our team assists with Form 5500 preparation, operational corrections, and fiduciary responsibilities, providing assurance and mitigating risks for retirement and health benefit plans.
State and Local Tax
Our SALT experts address multi-state tax challenges, including nexus reviews, audit representation, and voluntary disclosures. We help businesses minimize liabilities, ensure compliance, and optimize tax strategies for sales, use, and income tax across all 50 states.
People
Clarence Rhudy
Director
Clarence Rhudy is a director in Roanoke with over 20 years in public accounting, specializing in IT controls and employee benefit plans. He brings expertise in financial institution audits and consulting to Brown Edwards' clients.
Mark Wiseman
Partner
Mark Wiseman leads the employee benefit plan audit practice and serves as the firm's Quality Control Partner. With over 30 years of experience, he specializes in audits and peer review services for diverse industries.
Jeff Barbour
Partner
Jeff Barbour is a tax services partner with expertise in corporate, partnership, and individual tax planning. He focuses on minimizing liabilities while ensuring compliance with evolving tax regulations for businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
Richard Hedley
Partner
Richard Hedley leads the state and local tax group, offering over 20 years of experience in tax controversy and compliance. He specializes in multi-state tax strategies, nexus reviews, and audit representation for businesses.
Billy Robinson
Partner
Billy Robinson is a valuation and forensic accounting expert with certifications in business valuation and construction finance. He provides litigation support, business valuations, and strategic advisory services to clients nationwide.
Questions
What industries does Brown Edwards specialize in?
Brown Edwards serves industries including construction, healthcare, banking, nonprofits, higher education, and state/local governments, offering tailored accounting and advisory solutions.
Do you offer nationwide services?
While based in the Mid-Atlantic, we use technology to serve clients nationwide, providing remote advisory and compliance support across all 50 states.
What certifications do your professionals hold?
Our team holds certifications like CPA, CCIFP, CFE, CVP, and ABV, ensuring expertise in specialized areas such as forensic accounting and construction finance.
How do you handle tax compliance for multi-state businesses?
Our SALT team provides nexus reviews, audit representation, and voluntary disclosures to help multi-state businesses navigate complex state and local tax regulations.
What sets Brown Edwards apart from other firms?
We combine national resources with personalized service, emphasizing proactive strategies and deep industry expertise to deliver client-centric solutions.
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