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Blackman & Sloop, CPAs, P.A. is pleased to announce the promotion of Ben Johnson, CPA, MBA to Senior Tax Manager. Johnson has been with Blackman & Sloop since 2012 and previously served as a manager. He currently works in the firm’s Trust & Estate Department, primarily...

U.S. economic interests may take a significant blow if the U.S. continues to impose tariffs on Chinese manufactured goods. This article explains how business leaders across the U.S. are feeling about the continued trade war, and how the government is responding. To view this article, click the...

Success can come in many varieties, but the foundational traits in a successful person are similar.   This article discusses the correlation between your life habits and your success, and explores the three traits that are necessary for success. To view this article, click the following link...

Blackman & Sloop, CPAs, P.A. is pleased to announce the celebration of 45 years of service. “It’s an honor to be celebrating forty-five years of serving businesses and individuals in this incredible community,” said Andrea Woodell Eason, CPA, CGMA, Managing Partner at Blackman & Sloop. “Our...

Family businesses are being forced to innovate and change, and those that act quickly and decisively usually deliver better results. This article explains the need for constant innovation, the importance of relying on older generations, and what it takes to disrupt an industry. To view this article,...

Partner buyouts have become much more reasonable, as the SBA has changed a rule that will now allow a buying partner to qualify for a loan without fronting equity. This article discusses the new adjustments, and why it is now easier to buy out a partner. To...

Blackman & Sloop, CPAs, P.A. is pleased to welcome John W. Duty to their professional team. As a tax associate, Duty will be responsible for preparing both individual and corporate tax returns. He is currently in the process of pursuing his CPA designation in North Carolina. “John...

New details have emerged from the IRS that explain how small business owners may be able to obtain different tax breaks. This article discusses the different rules the IRS has proposed, and what this means for small business owners in the United States. To view this article,...

Blackman & Sloop, CPAs, P.A. is pleased to announce the addition of Adrienne C. Shoaf to their professional team. Shoaf joins the firm as an audit associate and will be working as a member of the Blackman & Sloop audit team. “I am thrilled to welcome...