Business Details
43 Years
experience
Trusted Accounting & Tax Services in Knoxville, TN
Founded in 1983, our firm has built a reputation for delivering high-quality accounting and tax services to small businesses and individuals in Knoxville, Tennessee. Our team combines decades of collective experience with a commitment to personalized service, forming long-term relationships that feel like family. We specialize in federal and state tax planning, financial reporting, and strategic consulting for businesses across professional services, real estate, restaurants, and manufacturing industries. Our philosophy centers on maximizing after-tax profits through ethical entity selection and structured transaction planning while maintaining flexibility for staff and hands-on client support.With a focus on small business needs, we offer QuickBooks expertise and partner with clients year-round to address challenges like business succession, stimulus programs, and multi-state tax compliance. Our approach ensures clients receive tailored solutions without upselling or venturing beyond our core accounting expertise.
Services
Tax Preparation
Financial Reporting
Business Consulting
QuickBooks Support
Tax Planning
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience serving Knoxville businesses since 1983
- Our team includes CPAs with backgrounds at national accounting firms
- We maintain strict ethical standards with no hidden fees or upselling
- We offer QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor support for small businesses
- We specialize in multi-generational business transition planning
Services
Tax Preparation
We prepare federal and state tax returns for individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses. Our services include year-round tax planning to help clients understand implications of financial decisions. We specialize in multi-state tax compliance and have a minimum charge of $700 for individual returns.
Financial Reporting
We create customized financial reporting systems and prepare statements that provide clear business insights. While we don't perform audits, we collaborate with other CPA firms for attest services and help prepare year-end statements for external audit processes.
Business Consulting
Our consulting services cover business succession planning, stimulus program utilization, and entity selection. We assist with financial forecasts, business sales/acquisitions, and strategic planning for significant business or personal life changes affecting tax obligations.
QuickBooks Support
We offer QuickBooks consulting and implementation services for small businesses. Our Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor helps clients select appropriate accounting software and provides ongoing support for bookkeeping, payroll, and financial management tasks.
Tax Planning
We provide comprehensive tax planning services for both businesses and individuals. Our approach focuses on maximizing after-tax profits through proper entity selection and structured transaction planning while maintaining compliance with all tax regulations.
People
Ben F. McMurry IV
President
Ben F. McMurry & Company & Company IV has served as managing member since 2010, continuing his mother's legacy of flexible staffing and personalized client service. He focuses on strategic firm direction while maintaining hands-on client relationships.
Martha Dilworth McMurry
Founding Member
Martha Dilworth McMurry & Company & Company founded the firm in 1983 with a vision combining professional excellence and work-life balance. Her leadership attracted experienced CPAs from national firms, establishing the foundation for our client-centric approach.
Kathy S. Craft
Office Manager
Kathy S. Craft oversees daily operations as Office Manager, ensuring smooth administrative functions and client communication. Her management ensures efficient support for both staff and clients across all service areas.
Lynn Walter
CPA
Lynn Walter provides expert accounting services with specialized knowledge in small business tax compliance. Her technical expertise and client-focused approach help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and financial planning needs.
S. Elizabeth Gerkin
CPA
S. Elizabeth Gerkin offers comprehensive accounting and tax services, specializing in individual and business tax planning. Her experience supports clients through financial transitions and complex tax situations with personalized solutions.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide tax compliance, financial reporting, bookkeeping, payroll services, QuickBooks consulting, and strategic business consulting for small businesses in Knoxville and surrounding areas.
Do you handle both individual and business tax preparation?
Yes, we prepare federal and state tax returns for individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships with personalized year-round tax planning support.
Are you a certified accounting firm?
We are a certified public accounting firm with multiple CPAs on staff, including a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor to support small business accounting needs.
What industries do you specialize in?
We specialize in serving professional services businesses, real estate entities, restaurants, entertainment companies, retail operations, and manufacturing businesses in East Tennessee.
How do you handle business succession planning?
Our consulting services include business exit planning and succession strategies, drawing on decades of experience advising clients on sales of businesses we've helped organize.
What makes your firm different from larger accounting firms?
Our small firm structure allows personalized service with experienced CPAs who maintain long-term client relationships while avoiding the high turnover common in larger firms.
