THE BIG TEAM OF THE GREATEST CPAs

We are dedicated Certified Public Consultants & Business Advisors.

Alan F. Burke, CPA, PA, a North Carolina Certified Public Accountant and Business Advisors

For years, Alan F. Burke, CPA, PA, has been providing quality, personalized financial guidance to local individuals and businesses. Alan F. Burke, CPA, PA’s expertise ranges from basic tax management and accounting services to more in-depth services such as audits, financial statements, and financial planning.

Alan F. Burke, CPA, PA, is one of the leading firms in and throughout Salisbury. By combining our expertise, experience, and the team mentality of our staff, we ensure that every client receives the close analysis and attention they deserve. Our dedication to high standards, hiring of seasoned tax professionals, and work ethic is the reason our client base returns year after year.

Our Mission

We utilize mutual respect, integrity, and professionalism as the foundation for meeting and exceeding our clients’ expectations through proactive business development and financial services.

Karen Charles, CPA
Special Projects Manager

Karen has worked as a Special Projects Manager with Alan F. Burke CPA, PA, since 2006. Prior to joining our firm, Karen was employed with Food Lion for 8 years as a Senior Accountant in Expense Payables and Accounts Receivable Collections Supervisor.

As Special Projects Manager, Karen works with businesses and individuals seeking to outsource their entire accounting department. The primary function of an in-house accounting department is the role of paying bills. Alan F. Burke, CPA, PA, can simplify this responsibility for you by receiving your invoices at our firm and submitting payments in a timely manner. Bill Pay services range from a basic plan, in which checks are prepared by Alan F. Burke, CPA, PA, and the client signs the checks and manages his/her own cash accounts, to our full-service plan, in which the client approves bills to pay via e-mail and cash management is facilitated by our firm in a manner that will meet the client’s goals. Our goal, through this process, is to simplify the client’s financial life without the client sacrificing control. Special Projects services range from the management of all of a client’s personal and business affairs to the management of a specific project, such as a construction project, residential or commercial real estate development, or the acquisition of a business and the transition of all accounting functions.

Education and Professional Affiliations

  • Bachelor of Technology in Adult Education, minor in Accounting, Appalachian State University, 1989
  • Member of NCACPA

Community Affiliations

    • St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Audit Committee, Education Committee, Evangelical Committee, Junior Youth Leader, Vacation Bible School Director
    • Girls Scout Committee member
    • Enjoys time with her husband of 30-plus years and 3 children
    • Hobbies include sewing, camping, and gardening.

“I would recommend a client to us for the following reason: we are just the right size; small enough to be able to care about our clients and tailor what they need to what we provide and large enough to give a full range of services. If there is a change in staff, it does not affect the level of service they receive. We provide a quality of service to our clients that I just don’t think larger firms can give.” – Karen Charles, CPA.