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Barbara L. Smith, CPA/ABV, CVA

Tax Services
Carolinas/Virginia Tax Regional Service Leader
Private Client Services Practice Leader

Partner, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

| P757.456.2400

CPA License: NC-29297; VA-21545

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Virginia Beach, VA

Focus Areas

30

Years

Professional Experience

Industries

Government Contractors
Professional Services
Real Estate & Construction

Thought Leadership

Case Study: Optimizing Tax Incentives for Real Estate & Construction Firms
Navigating Your ERP Projects: Implementation, Failure, and Rescue and Recovery
The Rundown: First Quarter 2024 Guide
Helping Companies Get the Most Out of Their Microsoft Investments
How to Succeed at AI Strategy and Implementation: The 5 Questions Every Company Needs Answered
Creating Transferable Value in Your Family Business: What Is It and What Drives It?

Events

Feb 07
BOSS Breakfast Series
  • B.A., Gettysburg College
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“AICPA”)
  • Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (“VSCPA”)
  • National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (“NACVA”)
  • Treasurer, Tidewater Arts Association
  • Board Member, Norfolk SPCA
  • Past President, Chesapeake Rotary Club
  • Chesapeake Division of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce
  • Past President, Hampton Roads Estate Planning Council
  • Member, Old Dominion University’s Accounting Advisory Committee