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Michael G. Kirkman

Estate, Trust & Gift Tax Leader

Partner, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

Focus Areas

  • Charitable Gifting Strategies
  • Entrepreneurial Services
  • Estate and Gift Planning
  • Estate & Trust
  • Family Office Consulting
  • Fiduciary Income Tax Planning
  • High-Net-Worth Individuals
  • Owner Managed Business

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CPA License

  • NC-17410

Community Involvement

  • Greensboro Symphony
  • Board of Visitors, High Point University

 

Education

  • B.S. in Accounting, High Point University
  • Masters Degree in Taxation, Fordham University

 

Professional Involvement

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA)
  • Various Estate Planning Councils

 

CPA License

  • NC-17410

Community Involvement

  • Greensboro Symphony
  • Board of Visitors, High Point University

 

Education

  • B.S. in Accounting, High Point University
  • Masters Degree in Taxation, Fordham University

 

Professional Involvement

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA)
  • Various Estate Planning Councils

 

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