Grafton CPA Firm
Tina Lawrence, CPA, MBA
TITLE
Principal
HOMETOWN
Grafton, WV
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
20
EDUCATION
Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.
— John F Kennedy
Always welcome to adventure and a new challenge, Tina Lawrence (fka Bartlett) prefers to tackle the unexpected.
As a native Floridian, Tina earned an accounting degree at the University of Central Florida and received her MBA with a focus in Entrepreneurship from the University of South Florida. She worked for a large Tampa CPA firm as a senior tax accountant and workload coordinator, helping streamline the traditional processes to a paperless working environment.
Upon meeting her very own military special service soldier stationed at MacDill Airforce Base, she decided to join him on life's journey and moved to the mountains of rural West Virginia.
Shifting gears from the city to the country, living in "almost heaven," West Virginia has led to many adventures, including Jeep rides, motorcycle tours, off-road side-by-side trips, and many waterfall hikes in the great outdoors. It took moving to West Virginia to find the right affordable waterfront property to call their very own.
Tina enjoys supporting small business owners by bringing the Florida "Disney-feel" to local rural communities. Using her diverse experience in tax planning and business consulting, she loves to tackle the challenges that both city life and rural life can bring their way.
Specialties
Business Personal Tax Strategy
Foreign Tax
Succession Planning
Miitary Tax Strategy
Strategic Tax Planning
Fractional CFO
Industries
Real Estate
Construction
Oil & Gas
Wholesalers
Professional Services
First Class Advisory Service from Your Grafton CPA
At Dark Horse CPAs, we focus on advisory first. Having a 1-to-1 relationship with our clients is the most important element of every engagement. Whether you need tax, accounting or wealth planning, our team of CPAs and Wealth Advisors are focused on ensuring we are maximizing your Tax Strategy, minimizing your tax burden, ensuring your accounting function is operating the way it should, so that you don't get "surprised" throughout the year.
TINA LAWRENCE, PRINCIPAL
At Dark Horse CPAs, we blend collaboration and individual autonomy to provide personalized, high-quality tax and accounting advisory services tailored to your unique situation. With extensive experience in multi-state filings, military families, fractional CFO, and outsourced accounting services, I bring a comprehensive approach to solving complex financial challenges. When you work with me, you'll receive a direct, one-on-one relationship combined with access to the full resources and expertise of the entire Dark Horse team, allowing us to create customized solutions that meet your specific financial needs.
89%
Net Promoter Score
The average NPS for accounting firms is 38%. At Dark Horse, 89% of our clients would recommend us to a friend.
Net Promoter Score
Companies use this metric to gauge how happy their customers are with their services. It's calculated by taking the percentage of "promoters" minus the % of "detractors. "The average NPS score for the accounting industry is 39%, less than the DMV! We believe it's important to share that we have successfully fulfilled our promise to WOW clients and consistently monitor this metric to ensure we continue to deliver on the highest level.
350+
5-Star Reviews
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5-Star Reviews
When someone shares their experience with us online, we find it extremely valuable to know where we've exceeded expectations and where we can improve. Many of our clients decide to engage with us as a result of reading about other Dark Horse clients’ experiences. Even when things do not go as planned, we do everything we can to make it right.
90%
Retention Rate
We're all about creating long-lasting, value-added relationships.
Retention Rate
This is the frequency of repeat business from our clients that work with us. This means that 9 out of 10 clients use us for subsequent years. That shows us that people enjoy working with our CPAs, are pleased with the work, and want to continue with Dark Horse over the long term.
Tax Services for People.
The Problem: It’s not until you file your personal tax return that you feel the sting of your tax situation. Whether it’s an unwanted surprise in the amount owed or refunded, or the realization that you left significant tax savings on the table, the sting hurts. We believe in No Surprises, especially the bad kind. This is why we work collaboratively with our clients to ensure they plan for and reduce taxes wherever possible. We make sure every engagement requires a level of Tax Planning with your CPA, period.
TINA LAWRENCE, PRINCIPAL
"In my experience, it's surprising how many CPAs don’t prioritize an annual or bi-annual check-in with their clients. A proactive, regular review is key to uncovering opportunities and staying ahead with effective tax planning. That's why I believe every tax engagement should include, at the very least, an annual check-in. This approach not only maximizes the value of your CPA relationship but also leads to significant tax savings and provides crucial insights for the future. Proactive tax planning isn't just about compliance—it's about empowering clients with strategies that optimize their financial outcomes year after year."
Accounting Solutions for Businesses.
The Problem: Small businesses are making uninformed decisions because they aren’t receiving timely, accurate and actionable financial data from their accountant. They’re also not receiving the strategic guidance they need in order to plan for and reduce their taxes. We hate this. This is why we combine bookkeeping and tax services for our business clients to ensure they’re making informed, tax-savvy decisions to move their business forward. We take an Advisory-First approach and need good data to bring the most value to every engagement.
TINA LAWRENCE, PRINCIPAL
"Having a CPA handle your business accounting, year-end tax planning, and tax return filing is a game-changer! By connecting these crucial functions, you gain a seamless approach that maximizes tax savings, ensures accurate financials, and optimizes decision-making throughout the year. It’s more than just compliance—it's about creating a proactive strategy that drives growth and financial success!"
Nancy R.
I have used James Larsen as my CPA for many years and am confident in his work ethic and tax knowledge.
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