Michael G. Kirkman, CPA

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

Industries

Professional Involvement

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

Community Involvement

Greensboro Symphony
Board of Visitors, High Point University

CPA License

NC-17410

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

Community Involvement

Greensboro Symphony
Board of Visitors, High Point University

CPA License

NC-17410

Education

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

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