Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Accounting and Business Growth Solutions
At GWCPA, we are a proud and passionate CPA-led organization dedicated to empowering family-run businesses and shaping the future of public accounting. With over 75 years of experience, our dual mission focuses on enabling multi-generational businesses to build lasting legacies while innovating the accounting profession for future generations. We believe in fostering long-term relationships with our clients, acting as trusted partners rather than mere service providers. Our approach combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of our clients' visions, ensuring their day-to-day operations align with their long-term goals.We specialize in compliance, performance-level financial support, and strategic advisory services, helping businesses navigate complex challenges while maintaining focus on growth and sustainability. Our team of certified professionals brings diverse perspectives and specialized skills, creating a collaborative environment where knowledge transfer and continuous learning drive success. Rooted in values of empathy, accountability, and foresight, we prioritize ethical practices and community impact, ensuring our clients' legacies endure through generations.
Services
Accounting Services
Tax Preparation
Business Advisory
Payroll Processing
Financial Planning
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- We offer 75+ years of experience serving family-owned businesses with personalized accounting solutions.
- Our team includes certified professionals with specialized expertise in tax, compliance, and business advisory.
- We prioritize long-term client relationships, acting as strategic partners rather than transactional service providers.
- Our innovative approach combines traditional accounting excellence with forward-thinking strategies for business growth.
- We demonstrate accountability through transparent communication and ethical financial practices.
Associations and certifications
- CPA
- CVA
- CFE
- CGMA
What people say
Full-service, trustworthy
Expertise, patience, support
Top-notch service
Unwavering commitment
Integral part of business
Services
Accounting Services
Our accounting services provide comprehensive financial management solutions tailored to family-owned businesses. We handle bookkeeping, financial reporting, and operational rhythm establishment to ensure accurate, timely insights. Our team works closely with clients to create bank-ready financial statements and implement internal controls that support sustainable growth and informed decision-making.
Tax Preparation
We offer complete tax compliance solutions for both business and individual returns. Our approach ensures accurate filings while identifying strategic opportunities to optimize tax positions. By integrating tax planning with performance management, we help clients maintain regulatory compliance while aligning tax strategies with broader business objectives and succession planning goals.
Business Advisory
Our business advisory services focus on strategic growth and operational improvement for legacy-driven enterprises. We provide cash flow analysis, succession planning, and technology adoption guidance to help businesses navigate challenges. Through monthly or quarterly performance reviews, we deliver actionable insights that transform financial data into strategic advantages for long-term success.
Payroll Processing
We deliver comprehensive payroll processing services integrated with HR support through ADP Run. Our specialists ensure accurate employee payments, tax compliance, and regulatory adherence. This service extends to personalized support for payroll tax questions, helping businesses maintain efficient operations while focusing on core growth activities without payroll-related concerns.
Financial Planning
Our financial planning services help businesses and owners align financial decisions with long-term objectives. We develop customized strategies for cash flow management, investment planning, and generational wealth transfer. By combining accounting expertise with forward-looking analysis, we enable clients to make confident financial decisions that support both business growth and personal financial goals.
People
Samantha Bowling
Managing Partner CPA, CFE, CGMA
Samantha Bowling leads GWCPA's strategic direction as Managing Partner, championing innovation in public accounting. With decades of experience, she mentors teams and clients while serving on MACPA and AICPA boards. Her mission focuses on creating a sustainable future for the accounting profession and supporting business owners in achieving their vision.
Barrett Young
Partner CPA, CVA
Barrett Young serves as a Partner at GWCPA, combining technical expertise with team leadership. He focuses on building client relationships through future-oriented accounting solutions. With extensive experience in valuation and business advisory, he helps entrepreneurs transform challenges into growth opportunities while mentoring the next generation of accounting professionals.
John Benish Jr.
Partner CPA
John Benish Jr. brings over 35 years of experience to GWCPA, continuing a family legacy in accounting. He specializes in personalized client relationships, blending professional expertise with deep community connections. His approach emphasizes long-term trust-building and practical financial guidance tailored to each business's unique needs and generational goals.
Bree Yotko
Payroll Specialist
Bree Yotko manages payroll processing and tax compliance for GWCPA clients. With a passion for numbers and personalized service, she ensures accurate employee payments and regulatory adherence. Her background in medical billing and coding brings analytical precision to payroll solutions, supporting businesses in maintaining efficient operations.
Sarah Glasgow
Accounting Manager CPA
Sarah Glasgow serves as Accounting Manager at GWCPA, leveraging 15+ years of government accounting experience. A certified public accountant, she specializes in financial management and strategic advisory services. Her educational background includes advanced degrees in accounting and financial management, supporting her mission to transform public accounting practices for modern business needs.
Questions
What accounting services does GWCPA specialize in for family-owned businesses?
We provide comprehensive accounting services including bookkeeping, financial reporting, internal controls implementation, and operational rhythm establishment tailored specifically for multi-generational businesses.
How does GWCPA support business growth and succession planning?
Our strategic advisory services focus on cash flow analysis, technology adoption, and succession planning to ensure smooth transitions while maintaining business continuity and growth momentum.
What sets GWCPA apart from other accounting firms?
We combine 75+ years of experience with innovative approaches, prioritizing long-term client relationships and personalized solutions that align with each business's unique legacy goals.
How does GWCPA handle tax compliance and planning?
We offer complete tax compliance solutions with strategic planning that integrates with performance management to optimize tax positions while ensuring regulatory adherence.
What areas does GWCPA serve?
While based in Prince Frederick, MD, we serve clients across Maryland and surrounding regions, supporting family-owned businesses in Mechanicsville, Owings, Annapolis, and beyond.
How can I start working with GWCPA?
Begin with an exploratory meeting to discuss your business goals, followed by document review and customized proposal development to determine if we're the right fit for your needs.
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Leah Jenika
Feb 27, 2021
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They are personable, trustworthy, helpful, reliable, responsive. My family has used their services for years
