Brown Edwards

Brown Edwards is an accountant in Roanoke, VA. The firm provides comprehensive accounting and advisory services tailored to the unique needs of the region’s businesses and individuals. Individual services include strategic tax planning, personal financial guidance, estate planning, and investment advisory support. In the business sector, the firm serves financial institutions, not-for-profits, employee benefit plans, and closely-held companies with specialized expertise. The Education and Not-for-Profit Services Team serves numerous private colleges and universities throughout the mid-Atlantic region, guiding institutions through financial statement audits, internal control assessment, student financial aid compliance, debt offering considerations, tax strategy, and operational improvements. Brown Edwards holds a rating of 4.60 based on 8 reviews.

Brown Edwards was formed in 1967 through the merger of two firms with histories dating back to the 1920s. Since then, the firm has steadily expanded its physical presence throughout the Mid-Atlantic, acquiring offices in Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee. With more than 450 professionals across a dozen locations, it is one of the largest independent CPA firms in the region. The firm advises companies in a wide array of industries, including education, construction, banking, non-profits, and state and local governments. Many team members hold additional designations beyond being Certified Public Accountants (CPA), such as Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Valuation Professional (CVP), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), and Certified Financial Planner (CFP). The firm has been repeatedly included on Accounting Today’s List of the Top 100 Accounting Firms, Forbes Magazine’s Top Tax and Accounting Firms, INSIDE Public Accounting’s ranking of Top Accounting firms, and Construction Executive Magazine’s Top 50 Construction Accounting Firms. Jason Hartman was named to the Power 500 by VA Business Magazine in 2020, 2021, and 2022, and the firm was recognized as the Top Accounting Firm in Roanoke by Roanoker Magazine in 2020, 2021, and 2022.

The Roanoke office is located at 3906 Electric Road. It sits on Electric Road, about 0.1 miles from the Roanoke County Administration Center. Starkey Road is 0.2 miles away, as are the Roanoke Athletic Club and Carilion Clinic Rehab & Physical Therapy. Murray Run creek is 0.3 miles from the office.

Brown Edwards has a solid reputation among the customers it has served. For over half a century, the firm has been a cornerstone of financial expertise across Virginia and West Virginia.

Brown Edwards combines deep regional roots with sophisticated capabilities to help organizations and individuals navigate complex financial decisions, serving as a dedicated advisor in Roanoke, VA.