Gibbons and Kawash has been elected to membership in CPAmerica International, an exclusive, worldwide association of independent, leading accounting firms founded to pursue and ensure excellence and quality in accounting, financial and business consulting services. Membership requirements dictate that a firm must meet association standards of excellence in service, management competence and all other aspects of practice. Members must commit to a significant continuing investment on behalf of clients to provide the highest quality of professional service.

The clients of CPAmerica firms receive the best of both worlds – the regional knowledge and sincere concern of a local firm coupled with the vast resources and experience of a progressive worldwide network.

As a member of one of the largest networks of CPA firms in the world, our firm has instant online access to the expertise and resources of over 2000 CPAs at more than 75 large, independent firms across America. In addition, we have the ability to network with 10,000 CPAs and accountants around the world through CPAmerica’s strategic alliance with the Horwath International network.

Our CPAmerica affiliation enables us to offer our clients the resources of a national firm, while remaining autonomous. As a result, clients are assured of a local presence of highly trained and knowledgeable experts with their needs in the forefront.

Our most valued investment is our people. We exercise great care in selecting and training our professionals because we recognize that above all, it is the talent and integrity of our people that ensures our clients receive the high quality service they require. The dynamic, complex environment in which we operate demands our professionals stay abreast of changes in the accounting profession as they occur. Our partners and staff participate in a comprehensive professional development program designed to help them maintain proficiency in accounting, auditing, tax, and consulting, and to develop expertise in specialized fields and industries.

We are proud to be part of a profession steeped in a tradition of excellence, and our partners and staff work to advance the profession through active membership and committee involvement in the American Institute of CPAs and the West Virginia Society of CPAs. In addition, we are a member of the Center for Public Company Audit Firms of the AICPA Division for Firms. As a requirement for membership, our practice is subjected to a comprehensive, independent peer review every three years. Past reviews have shown that our system of quality control meets the highest professional standards.

The broad experience of the Gibbons & Kawash partners provides them with proven ability to help clients meet challenges and develop solutions. Their profiles follow:

Timothy J. Gibbons, CPA, CVA

Tim has 27 years of professional experience. His areas of practice include managing audits of commercial and nonprofit organizations, performing valuations of privately-owned businesses, consulting with business owners on operations and succession planning, and providing tax and estate planning assistance to business owners and high income individuals.

Tim graduated from Xavier University with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration, and has an MBA from the West Virginia College of Graduate Studies.

Tim is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, the West Virginia Society of CPAs, and the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts. He is a past president of the Charleston Chapter of the West Virginia Society of CPAs and the Rotary Club of Charleston, and has served on the boards of the Charleston Regional Chamber of Commerce, West Virginia Symphony, United Way of Kanawha Valley, and the Boy Scouts of America--Buckskin Council.

Stephen E. Kawash, CPA

Steve has 27 years of professional experience. He has extensive tax and estate planning experience with high income individuals. In addition, he has assisted owners of closely held family businesses with tax planning, valuation, acquisitions and mergers, and succession planning.

Steve graduated from Morris Harvey College with a bachelors degree in business administration, and obtained an MBA from the West Virginia College of Graduate Studies.

Steve is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, the West Virginia Society of CPAs, and the Charleston Chapter of the West Virginia Society of CPAs. Steve serves on the board of The Clay Center, is past president of the Charleston Exchange Club, is treasurer of Edgewood Country Club and has served on the boards of the Kanawha-Charleston Soccer Foundation and the Kanawha Players.

Robert R. Denyer, CPA

Bob has 29 years of professional experience handling complex financial reporting, accounting, and auditing matters for clients in the banking, manufacturing, distribution service, healthcare, nonprofit, and governmental industries. He also has extensive experience with business, financial, and tax planning for businesses and individuals.

Bob graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.

Bob is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, the West Virginia Society of CPAs, and the Charleston Chapter of the West Virginia Society of CPAs. He is a member and past president of the South Charleston Rotary Club, and a member of the South Charleston Chamber of Commerce.

Valerie R. Ellis, CPA

Valerie has 20 years of professional experience. Valerie has directed audits of many closely held businesses, and consulted with business owners on matters ranging from tax planning to operational issues and internal control. Valerie also has extensive experience serving nonprofit organizations, including colleges and universities.

Valerie graduated from Marshall University with a bachelors degree in business administration.

Valerie is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the West Virginia Society of CPAs, where she has served as chair of various project groups. She is also a member and treasurer of the Rotary Club of Charleston.

Anthony D. Rager, CPA

Tony specializes in tax planning and compliance for privately-owned businesses and their owners. Tony serves clients in a number of specialized industries including oil and gas, construction, and law firms, medical practices and other professional services. His experience includes assisting clients with evaluating choice of business entity, and developing tax strategies for addressing particular transactions.

Tony is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, The West Virginia Society of CPAs, and the Charleston Chapter of the West Virginia Society of CPAs. He is an active member of the Federal Taxation project group of the West Virginia Society of CPAs. Tony is also an active member and past president of the Charleston Optimist Club.

Tony graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting and a minor in economics.

John D. Galloway, CPA

John has 11 years of professional experience. He has extensive experience addressing complex financial reporting, accounting, internal control, and auditing matters for closely held business and public sector entities, including nonprofit organizations and governmental entities.

John graduated from the University of Charleston with a bachelor of science degree in business administration.

John is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, the West Virginia Society of CPAs, and the Charleston Chapter of the West Virginia Society of CPAs. John serves as the chairman of the Recruiting and Retention project group of the West Virginia Society of CPAs.

Melissa A. Price, CPA

Melissa has 9 years of professional experience. She has extensive experience addressing complex financial reporting, accounting, internal control, and auditing matters for closely held business nonprofit organizations and employee benefit plans.

Melissa graduated from Marshall University with a bachelors degree in business administration.

Melissa is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, the West Virginia Society of CPAs, and the Charleston Chapter of the West Virginia Society of CPAs.