Stephen Merritt CPA

Established in 1995, Stephen Merritt, CPA, PC has evolved into a trusted advisor for small to medium-sized businesses, their owners, and families across the Hampton Roads region. The firm specializes in serving businesses in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, and Suffolk, with particular expertise in real estate, insurance, legal firms, marine industries, and construction. Stephen and Barbara Merritt, both with over 30 years of public accounting experience, lead the firm with a commitment to client satisfaction and professional excellence. Services include QuickBooks training and consulting, financial statement preparation, compilations, reviews and audits, individual and business tax return preparation, payroll tax returns, non-profit agency and fiduciary tax returns, business formation, and advisory services. The firm operates an efficient, customer-service-oriented approach focused on reporting and communication. The client base spans individuals and businesses with revenues exceeding 20 million dollars. The firm attributes its growth strictly to client referrals, reflecting a commitment to quality service and client trust that consistently exceeds expectations.