Everfore CPAs & Advisors

Everfore CPAs & Advisors is an independent public accounting firm established in 1979 and recently rebranded from Jones CPA Group. The firm maintains a strong commitment to independence by design, offering a more approachable alternative to larger consolidated firms. Headquartered in Norfolk with additional offices in Virginia Beach, the firm serves businesses and individuals with comprehensive professional services. Core service areas include assurance and accounting with audit, review, and compilation services, tax services encompassing preparation, planning, and advisory, business advisory services including strategic planning, succession planning, and M&A support, and client accounting services providing outsourced accounting support to help businesses focus on core operations. The firm emphasizes direct access to shareholders and leadership, fast and reliable responses, clear guidance delivered in plain language, and strategic advisory beyond mere compliance. The management team includes shareholders Ali E. Gunbeyi (President), Henry T. Petersen (Tax Team Leader), Kathleen A. Davanzo (Assurance Team Leader), and Yelena Laratta (Advisory Team Leader), all with deep expertise in their respective areas. The firm's principle of responsiveness and personalized service has built strong, lasting client relationships and a reputation for excellence.