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Joan Gibbons
Senior Partner BA, Accounting KellyPartners+FRS North Carolina KellyPartners+FRS FloridaJoan is a Senior Partner at KellyPartners+FRS North Carolina.
Joan received her accounting degree from the University of South Florida. She obtained her CPA license in 1998 while working full-time at FRSCPA. In 2005, she moved to Raleigh, North Carolina to expand the firm’s practice. In 2013, Joan became a shareholder of the firm and has been with FRSCPA since 1996.
Joan is actively involved in overseeing the accounting functions for the McDonald’s monthly financials for her client base, while her main focus is serving as a business advisor to her clients. Joan has extensive experience with store valuations, succession planning, and buy/sell negotiations. She is also heavily involved in tax preparation and tax planning for her clients so she can give proper guidance on ways to minimize tax.
In 2018, Joan was elected to the Board of Directors serving NFCA (National Franchise Consultants + Accountants), the alliance of 8 CPA firms who meet annually to discuss common challenges and solutions for McDonald’s franchise owners. She currently assists and participates as a consultant to the NFLA Economic team.
When not in the office, Joan enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters, and three dogs. Joan, her family, and the firm also support many Ronald McDonald Houses throughout North Carolina. You might see her on the golf course, or attending some of the great RMH events in her area that FRSCPA sponsors year after year.
Joan’s Personal Mission Statement:
“Being a CPA means I have a duty to my clients to give them the best financial and tax advice possible to help them run profitable businesses while minimizing their taxes. My clients rely on me to help them make well-informed decisions for their business and that is something I take very seriously. I enjoy sharing in the successes of my clients and value our relationships.”
Designations:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – North Carolina
Memberships and Organizations:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA)
- W.O.N. (Women Operators Network) – Affiliate Member
Education:
- University of South Florida – BA, Accounting
Joan is a Senior Partner at KellyPartners+FRS North Carolina.
Joan received her accounting degree from the University of South Florida. She obtained her CPA license in 1998 while working full-time at FRSCPA. In 2005, she moved to Raleigh, North Carolina to expand the firm’s practice. In 2013, Joan became a shareholder of the firm and has been with FRSCPA since 1996.
Joan is actively involved in overseeing the accounting functions for the McDonald’s monthly financials for her client base, while her main focus is serving as a business advisor to her clients. Joan has extensive experience with store valuations, succession planning, and buy/sell negotiations. She is also heavily involved in tax preparation and tax planning for her clients so she can give proper guidance on ways to minimize tax.
In 2018, Joan was elected to the Board of Directors serving NFCA (National Franchise Consultants + Accountants), the alliance of 8 CPA firms who meet annually to discuss common challenges and solutions for McDonald’s franchise owners. She currently assists and participates as a consultant to the NFLA Economic team.
When not in the office, Joan enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters, and three dogs. Joan, her family, and the firm also support many Ronald McDonald Houses throughout North Carolina. You might see her on the golf course, or attending some of the great RMH events in her area that FRSCPA sponsors year after year.
Joan’s Personal Mission Statement:
“Being a CPA means I have a duty to my clients to give them the best financial and tax advice possible to help them run profitable businesses while minimizing their taxes. My clients rely on me to help them make well-informed decisions for their business and that is something I take very seriously. I enjoy sharing in the successes of my clients and value our relationships.”
Designations:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – North Carolina
Memberships and Organizations:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA)
- W.O.N. (Women Operators Network) – Affiliate Member
Education:
- University of South Florida – BA, Accounting