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Team

Our entire Team specializes in tax and accounting

 
 

We know what we’re doing. And we would love to do it for you. Scroll down to learn more about our rockstar team of Certified Public Accountants, bookkeepers, administrative professionals, and tax experts.

 

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Karla Henning Starkey, CPA

Founder, Principal In Charge

Karla earned a bachelor of science in accounting from the University of Florida before becoming a Certified Public Accountant and Registered Investment Advisor.

She has over 25 years of professional experience, specializing in:

  • Tax planning and preparation for corporations, individuals, estates, trusts, and guardianships

  • Litigation support work in areas of fraud, dissolution of marriage, and contract dispute

  • Management advice, cash flow analysis, loan procurement, compiled financial statements

  • Representation before the IRS for taxpayers under audit and litigation support work for sales tax audits and issues

  • Financial planning and investment management for individuals

 

Nicole Roger Finegan, CPA

PARTNER, Principal in Charge

Nicole earned a bachelor of science in accounting and a master’s degree in taxation from the University of Central Florida before becoming a Certified Public Accountant.

Nicole has over 15 years of experience, specializing in:

  • Federal and state tax planning and preparation for corporations, partnerships, and individuals,

  • Representation before the IRS

  • Guardianship, estate, and trust accounting for probate court

  • International tax planning

  • Tax preparation and planning for high net-worth individuals

  • Financial Statement compilations and reviews

  • Concierge services for high net worth individuals, including but not limited to bill paying, budget preparation and personal financial statements

 

Rebecca Smith, CPABecki is a Certified Public Accountant in Florida. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Accounting degree in 2003 and a Master of Taxation degree in 2006. She is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She lives in the Lake Nona area of Orlando with her amazing husband of 15 years and their adorable dog Moxie. Becki is active with multiple arts and community organizations and is an avid reader.  When not at the office you can find her spending time with friends, playing board games, traveling, and exploring the local community.

Rebecca Cassidy, CPA

Becki is a Certified Public Accountant in Florida. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Accounting degree in 2003 and a Master of Taxation degree in 2006.

She is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She lives in the Lake Nona area of Orlando with her amazing husband of 15 years and their adorable dog Moxie. Becki is active with multiple arts and community organizations and is an avid reader. When not at the office you can find her spending time with friends, playing board games, traveling, and exploring the local community.

Phyllis Smith, CPAPhyllis Nicholas is the Office Manager for HMS Certified Public Accountants, PA.  Phyllis brings with her several years of administrative experience in Office Management, Customer Service, and general accounting functions.  She assists with scheduling, billing, receivables, and maintenance of the office and files.Phyllis was born and raised in Orlando.  She enjoys spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren and is always ready to travel.

Phyllis Nicholas, Admin

Phyllis Nicholas is the Office Manager for HMS Certified Public Accountants, PA.  Phyllis brings with her several years of administrative experience in Office Management, Customer Service, and general accounting functions.  She assists with scheduling, billing, receivables, and maintenance of the office and files.

Phyllis was born and raised in Orlando.  She enjoys spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren and is always ready to travel.