James Carpenter, CPA

James Carpenter, CPA is a bookkeeper in Sedona, AZ. The practice serves individuals, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations in Sedona and throughout Northern Arizona with tax preparation and planning, business accounting and consulting, and fractional CFO services. Federal and state tax work covers individual, business, and exempt organization returns, along with real estate tax planning for rental and investment properties, payroll and quarterly filings, W-2s, 1099s, sales tax returns, and gift tax filings. The firm holds a rating of 5.00 based on customer reviews.

The practice is a family-run firm built around James Carpenter, a Certified Public Accountant with over a decade of experience in tax, accounting, and financial leadership. He holds a Master of Science in Accounting from the University of Arizona and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Northern Arizona University. His career began in public accounting preparing federal and state tax returns, then expanded into financial leadership roles including Controller and Chief Financial Officer for several nonprofit organizations in Arizona, where he oversaw financial reporting, budgeting, audits, and compliance while advising executive leadership and boards. The firm works with clients year-round rather than only at filing time, looking at the numbers proactively to help manage tax burden and make informed decisions. Beyond his accounting work, James serves on boards and committees in a volunteer capacity supporting organizations that strengthen local communities.

The office sits along West State Route 89A, a short distance from the Prescott-Flagstaff Highway and within West Sedona. Sedona Fire District Station #1 is roughly 0.4 miles away, and Sedona Magistrate Court, Sedona City Hall, and the Sedona Police Department are all within about 0.7 miles.

With a perfect customer rating, James Carpenter, CPA stands out among bookkeeping practices in Sedona, where his decade of experience and nonprofit financial leadership background give clients in Northern Arizona a local CPA focused on practical, year-round guidance.