Parsons & Wright has four
Certified Public Accountants and seven staff members. Three of our staff
focuses primarily on client write-up and three primarily on tax and
audit assignments. Our receptionist works as an administrative assistant
in all areas of the practice. During tax season we have two additional
staff to assist in tax return processing, filing, etc. Our firm prepares
individual, corporate, partnership, estate and trust, and tax exempt
organizations 990 tax returns. We also perform annual audits in the
commercial, non-profit, and governmental arenas. In addition, we prepare
numerous financial statements such as compilations, reviews, financial
statements for contractors, etc.
JOE SAVAGE, CPA (MANAGING PARTNER)
Joe Savage
is a Certified Public Accountant that graduated from
Tennessee
Technological
Universityin 1983. Joe is a member of the American Institute of Certified
Public Accountants, Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants,
and the Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants and is
currently serving on the Tennessee Society of CPAs Peer Review
Committee. Joe has over 22 years experience in serving various types of
tax, small business, and audit clients.
STEVE PARSONS, CPA
Steve Parsons
is a Certified Public Accountant that started practicing in
Roane
Countyin 1973. Steve has a MBA from the
University of
Tennesseeand is a member of the Tennessee Society of Certified Public
Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Steve has a wide range of experience in tax and financial planning, tax
return preparation, and accounting and management services for a diverse
group of clients.
MARIE NIEKERK, CPA
Marie Niekerk
joined Parsons & Wright in August 2004. Marie has a MBA from the
University of
Tennesseeand is a member of the Tennessee Society of Certified Public
Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Marie has over 20 years experience in accounting, auditing, and tax
services. She brings with her, experience in public accounting as well
as the healthcare and banking industries.
CATHERINE HULME, CPA
Catherine
Hulme joined Parsons & Wright in November 2006. Catherine has a
Master of Science in Accounting from the University of Nevada and is a
member of the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Catherine has over 16 years experience in accounting, auditing, and tax
services. She also has experience in the Utility and Private Investment
industries.
JOSH STONE, CPA
Josh
Stone is a Certified Public Accountant that graduated from Tennessee
Technological University with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting. Josh is a
member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and
Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants. Josh has experience
with financial institutions, not-for-profit organizations, and employee
benefit plans.
PATTY GUGE
Patty
Guge
joined Parsons & Wright in 1980. Patty has over 29 years experience
in client write-up and tax return preparation. She has worked with
many different types of software such as QuickBooks, Peachtree, and One
Write Plus. She helps clients with the conversion and training of these
software accounting systems. Patty provides clients with assistance in
client write-up, making adjusting journal entries, payroll tax
preparation, sales tax preparation, personal property tax returns,
business license tax returns, W-2s, and 1099s.
BRENDA ROSE
Brenda Rose
joined Parsons & Wright in June 1989. Brenda has an Associates Degree in Accounting Technology from
Roane
State
Community College. Brenda has over 26 years experience in client write-up,
payroll tax preparation, and QuickBooks consulting. Brenda provides
clients with assistance in the conversion and training of software
accounting systems. She provides clients with assistance in client
write-up, payroll tax preparation, making adjusting journal entries,
sales tax preparation, personal property tax returns, business license
tax returns, W-2s, and 1099s. Brenda also maintains the computer system
and software for the firm.
GERALD MOORE
Gerald Moore
joined Parsons & Wright in December 1997. Gerald has a Bachelors Degree in Accounting from
Tennessee
Technological
University. Gerald has over 24 years experience in accounts payable,
accounts receivable, and payroll. Gerald provides client assistance
with client write-up, payroll tax preparation, making adjusting journal
entries, sales tax preparation, personal property tax returns, business
license tax returns, W-2’s and 1099’s. Gerald has experience in
building and trades, construction, and apparel manufacturing.
SHERRY HEIDLE
Sherry Heidle
joined Parsons & Wright in June 1999. Sherry has a Bachelors Degree in Accounting from
Tennessee
Technological
University. Sherry has over 12 years experience in accounting, auditing,
and tax preparation. Sherry is a member of the Roane County Association
of Women Executives and holds a Tennessee Real Estate license.
ROBYN LANGLEY
Robyn
Langley worked with Parsons & Wright for three months during tax
season while attending Tennessee Wesleyan College. She graduated in May
2006 with a Bachelors Degree in Business majoring in Accounting, at
which time she joined the firm full time as an auditor and tax preparer.
REBECCA HUTSELL
Rebecca
Hutsell joined Parsons & Wright in January 2008. Rebecca has a MBA
from the University of Phoenix. She has over 8 years experience in
accounting, auditing, and tax services.
TABITHA RIGGS
Tabitha
Riggs
joined Parsons & Wright in June 2005 as Receptionist/Administrative
Assistant. Tabitha has several years experience as an Administrative
Assistant. She is normally the first voice you hear when you call
Parsons & Wright. She is responsible for scheduling appointments,
distributing client information, processing financial statements, and
many other tasks.
