Christopher R. Fielding, CPA PC

Christopher R. Fielding, CPA PC

Reviews Summary

Chris is consistently praised as an exceptional CPA with extensive expertise in personal and business taxes. Clients highlight his reliability, quick responsiveness, and meticulous attention to detail. Many appreciate his friendly, personable approach and trust him as both a professional and a friend. His ability to simplify complex tax matters, provide strategic advice, and ensure timely, accurate filings earns strong recommendations. Long-term clients value his honesty, thoroughness, and dedication to their financial well-being. His outstanding service has fostered lasting relationships, with many relying on him for over a decade.

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Who Can Work with a CPA?

Individuals seeking tax prep, retirement planning, or financial advice
Small business owners needing bookkeeping, payroll, or tax compliance
Freelancers and contractors with 1099 income or complex returns
Couples planning finances together or managing joint returns
Investors with capital gains or rental property income
Anyone looking for year-round financial guidance and peace of mind

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First-Time Clients

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What to Know Upfront:

Documentation Bring your most recent tax returns, income details, and any financial concerns
Availability Appointments fill up quickly during tax season — book early if possible

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What to Bring

Government-issued ID for verification
Tax documents (W-2s, 1099s, investment summaries, etc.)
Receipts or logs for deductible expenses, donations, or mileage

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Preparing for Your Appointment

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Bring a notebook or use a notes app for key takeaways
Know your deadlines for filing, payments, or compliance

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How to Get Started

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Other Helpful Info

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Fees may be flat-rate, hourly, or based on service complexity
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Contact Information

Address

8003 Battersea Ct

Waxhaw, North Carolina 28173

Hours

Monday 7AM-7PM
Tuesday 7AM-7PM
Wednesday 7AM-7PM
Thursday 7AM-7PM
Friday 7AM-7PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Customer Reviews

Chris is hands down the best CPA I've worked with over the years. I own several businesses and have gone through several CPAs to handle my corporate and personal tax returns, and none of them lived up to my expectations. The first year that Chris did my taxes, I knew I'd found my CPA for life! He is an absolute expert, and always hits my deadlines with no problem. He responds to emails and text immediately. Thank you for your excellent work Chris!

My wife and I are new clients (2024/25) of Chris Fielding CPA, focusing on tax preparation and advice. We are amazed at Chris's Indepth knowledge of tax regulations and his understanding of the latest ever changing tax legislation, giving us the confidence that our finances and tax preparation are reliably accurate. We would highly recommend Chris for all financial advice and tax preparation.

Chris is an exceptional CPA with outstanding communication and lightning-fast response times. He has been instrumental in helping my small landscape company maximize tax benefits and navigate financial growth with his deep expertise. On top of that, he handled my personal taxes with remarkable efficiency. I highly recommend Chris for both personal and business tax needs?his knowledge and professionalism are unmatched!

We recently started working with Chris on our personal and business returns. As a newer business with some personal investments(out of state properties and such), it was imperative for us to find a CPA who could help us to identify the best tax strategy moving forward. Well, tell you what- we found him! He has been instrumental in walking us through tax law, filing options and everything in between. HIGHLY recommended! 10/10 experience with him this tax season!

Chris is the reason my husband and I got married?. Kidding! But he has been helping us with our taxes for years through dating, starting a business, closing a business, and getting married and I wouldn?t trust anyone else! He has taken the guesswork out of taxes and educates to ensure you end up with no surprises at the end of the year. I used to spend weeks working on my taxes never quite sure if I had it right or remembered everything and now I feel relieved when tax season rolls around and I know I?m i

Chris has done our taxes for many years. He is so great that my husband and I still use him even though we have moved to Texas. We started using him in North Carolina when our daughters were teenagers, and now they also use him as young adults. We trust him and highly recommend him.

Chris is simply the best! He?s been helping our family and family business for years now. He?s extremely dependable, and is always there to help. We truly appreciate everything he does for us on a daily, weekly, monthly basis- We look forward to working with Chris for years to come!

Christopher did an outstanding job with our 2024 taxes. Very pleased with his work and professionalism. I would highly recommend him.

I recently had the pleasure of working with Chris Fielding CPA, and it was a standout experience. When we were in the process of buying a possibly purchasing a small business, Chris was incredibly responsive, meeting with us within a week and maintaining excellent communication. What I loved most was his personal touch. We met at his home, where he went through everything meticulously. Chris provided expert tax and financial advice. We met with other CPAs along the way, but Chris's honesty and upfront app

Chris has been preparing our tax returns for nearly 2 years now. Chris is an excellent CPA. He is professional and meticulous with his work, and always keeps us well informed with his progress and monthly newsletters with important tax tips and updates. He is easy to reach, very responsive, and can always answer any questions we have. Not only is he phenomenal at his job, he is also kind and cares very much about his clients. With Chris, we don't worry about our taxes-- we know it's in good hands!

Chris has been our CPA for over 10 years for both our personal and business needs. He is always available for any questions we have and is quick to resolve any issues. Chris helped us navigate through the always changing COVID guidelines and gave us assurance during a time no one knew what would happen next. He?s super friendly and easy to talk to and has become a great friend. We 100% recommend Chris as a CPA, as we know will have your best interest at heart.

If you need someone to crunch your numbers any which way and give quick turnarounds, Chris is your guy ?? He is always patient with our requests and asks the right questions to make sure our businesses (and their bottom lines) are front and center.

Chris has been my CPA for more than 15 years, and I have to say he's the BEST. I have several companies, and, with Chris, I have never had any worries. I trust him completely. He is extremely nice, friendly, and accommodating. But, best of all, Chris is very honest. My family and I see Chris as a great friend, not just our CPA.

When I moved to North Carolina and opened a small business, I needed an accountant. I didn't want to work with a staff accountant at a firm, so I was very happy to find Chris. From our first phone call, he was patient, generous, informative, and reassuring. I knew then that I found an accountant for my business. Since that time, Chris has provided invaluable accounting advice and saved me considerable money. If you own a business, you want to know that your accountant is looking out for your best inter

Chris has been both a personal and small business accountant for my family for over 5 years. He's been absolutely tremendous and has helped us navigate some very complex situations. Chris always prepares our taxes with care and ensures that we are looking at our tax situation optimally. I'd definitely recommend Chris to anyone looking for accounting support and exceptional tax preparation.

Chris is AMAZING! My husband and I were seeking out a CPA to build a relationship with. We are newly weds and also had just bought our first home. Although Chris specializes in Small Business tax prep, he was kind enough to work with my husband and I in filing our taxes. We are excited to have this relationship as we move forward with our lives, knowing that we have a trusted, financially savvy, partner. Chris is not only kind and welcoming, he is also very good at what he does. He made our tax prep painles

Chris has been our CPA for over 10 years for our two restaurants and our personal needs. Chris is a professional, goes above and beyond and truly a gem to work with!! He is the best and I highly recommend him as your CPA!!

We worked with Chris last year and he beyond exceeded our expectations when it came to processing our tax return, answering our questions and his quick service. Everything was incredibly detailed and organized and we are so happy to have found him. We look forward to working with Chris next year and in the years to come.

I have been working with Chris since 2011. He has helped me with both my personal and business returns. His professionalism and attention to detail has been amazing. He is the fast to return calls, answer questions, and provide value to me as a client. He knowledge has assisted me in business and personal decisions that have impacted my financial situation very positively. I highly recommend Chris to anyone looking for a great CPA.

I have been working with Chris over the last 7 years and he has been a tremendous help with all my business and personal taxes. He is extremely professional, readily available and knowledgeable. He is wonderful to work with and I consider him to be very trustworthy. I highly recommend Chris to any business owner who needs a change or is in the process of a new start up. Chris will definitey help you make the right decisions that pay off in the long run!

Chris has been my CPA for at least ten years. The first time I met him, I saw how neat his hand-writing was, and I knew he was the one. Indeed, I have been blessed to have know Chris, not just as my CPA but also as a dear friend. My family and I respect Chris as a professional and adore him as a family friend. Professionally, Chris is the best. Chris is very honest and is meticulous in his work. Chris has always been available whenever I have questions regarding my businesses, whether they are importa

Chris has been a tremendous asset to me from the day I started my consulting business. He consistently provides solid guidance and I would recommend him without hesitation for anyone who needs help getting started in the small business world. Chris always demonstrates high levels of professionalism and industry knowledge and I?m extremely happy with his service. He?s a great communicator and very responsive which makes doing business with him a pleasure. Chris is a pro and you won't be disappointed.

We've worked with Chris for several years and he's been professional, responsive and a joy to work with. If you are like me, tax season isn't your favorite time of the year. However, Chris makes it a lot easier as he has a deep understanding of the current tax laws and has always been able to rapidly process and submit our relatively complex returns electronically. He also provides a high quality printed package that we keep for our records. I heartily recommend Chris Fielding to you!

Chris Fielding, CPA has prepared my personal taxes as well as my parents business and personal taxes for the last 9 years. We're extremely satisfied with his services and quick turnaround. He's detail orientated, attentive, reliable and offers wonderful advice on any tax issues. Chris is knowledgable and a pleasure to work with. He responds to inquires quickly, both by email and phone. I would highly recommend his services to anyone looking for a fantastic CPA!

Chris has been our CPA for many years working on both our personal and business taxes. We have been very pleased with his work and we love that he has a very quick turn around time. We feel assured by his work ethic that he is careful and thorough. We will be using him for many years to come!

Chris just wrapped up completing my taxes for 2018 and it was a fantastic experience. With my accounting needs in the past I've always felt like I was a burden to my CPA and it seemed like I had to track them down to get my answers. However with Chris, he is very reachable and more than willing to get into the weeds of things to explain untill I'm comfortable understanding my options. He made me feel like I was his most important client and I am beyond satisfied with his service, his responsiveness, but mos

Chris has been preparing our company and personal taxes for two years now. If you are looking for a CPA I strongly recommend him. Great communication, taxes prepared on time, easy to work!

I highly recommend Chris. I have been working with him for 3 years on both personal and small business returns. He is great at providing simple answers for complicated tax questions. I find Chris' outgoing personality to be refreshing when working on tax strategies.

I have been with Chris for 9 years now and I can't be happier with the combined level of both personal attention and professionalism. He handles both my business and personal taxes with some real estate investment properties sprinkled in the mix as well. He takes great pride in his work and is committed to his clients as well life long learning of the ever changing tax code. In todays busy world I look forward to handing that burden into his competent hands. Thanks for all you do Chris!

My wife and I have used Chris Fielding for nine years straight. That says a lot about my confidence in Chris. We have a small business with tight margins and I need to keep ever bit of income I can. Chris not only understands taxes, especially business taxes he is great at explaining ways to operate my business to take advantage of the tax laws that were created to help business owners like us. Taxes can be a nightmare but Chris makes it easy. I can focus more on my business and family. Jeff

We are a local computer/consulting company in the Waxhaw area, and choose to use Chris as he is another local business owner. We were very impressed with his turn around time. He almost immediately responds to every email, and was able to prepare our corporate and personal tax returns within a week. Chris had our 2017 taxes filed in January of 2018! We have never had an experience like this elsewhere. We will continue to use him for our tax needs, and have already referred him to multiple other business own

My husband and I own a business and had a horrible experience with another corporate accounting firm. Chris took over and made the transition seamless, he walked up through what he needed, was thorough and prompt. We just finished our first year of taxes with Chris and we are very impressed. He asked for only what was needed and answered any and all questions we had. He?s a pleasure to work with and is great at what he does! Would recommend him to anyone!

Chris has been my CPA for 3 years. He went above and beyond to answer my questions and help me with my taxes. I highly recommended him. He's very thorough ,organize, neat , honest and that's exactly what you need to do your taxes to prevent audit from IRS. Give him a shot and you won't regret.

From the get go Chris has been wonder full to work with. He worked with my former accountant and put everything together correctly. Chris is always very responsive with emails and messaging. Business tax returns are his specialty and he does a terrific job.

Chris has been my CPA for the past 5 years. He is one of the most organized, thorough and detailed CPA I have worked with. He always takes the time to explain financial questions I have and would not hesitate to recommended him.

Timely. Responsive. Informed. Organized. An advocate. Honest. These are some of the words that I would best describe Christopher R. Fielding. I consider Chris to be an integral part of my team. He has has helped guide my transition from an employee to a small-business owner. Chris keeps me abreast of the tax codes, always addresses my questions, and is proactive. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a CPA.

Chris has been helping my family and I with our taxes for several years now. He is extremely professional and kind. Chris does a world class job making taxes seem simple and easy. I highly recommend his services!

The excellent CPA service we received exceeded all our expectations. Chris? expertise, professionalism, and personalized approach were simply outstanding. Whether you are an individual, small business owner, or a bigger company, we highly recommend Christopher R Fielding CPA services.

We have been a client of Chris Fielding for many years now. We were using a careless accountant prior to Chris that was not watching our books accurately. Chris was able to come in and fix all the previous errors made by the prior company and give us the information we needed. Chris is honest when you want to hear it or not. It?s important to have an accountant with integrity that can watch over what?s important most.

Chris has been a wonderful find for our small business in Weddington and comes with our highest recommendations. He was able to help us clear up some holes in our taxes and then get us on the right path so that everything would be clear and concise going forward in the future. He makes it easy to understand and is always available for questions when needed.

Chris has been our CPA for almost 15 years. Aside from being knowledgeable and professional Chris gives great advice and is extremely personable. If you?re in the market you should certainly give Chris a ring. Cheers!

As a career realtor, it was important that I partnered with a CPA that understood how to structure my business in a professional manner so that my taxes could be submitted correctly, honestly and in a timely manner. Chris has exceeded my level of expectations and here we are, 7 years later, and still working together!! I wouldn't refer my clients to any other CPA....Chris Is Charlotte's premier CPA!!!

We love Chris! We have worked with him for three years now. He is thorough, responsive, knowledgeable and super easy to work with. Highly recommend if you are looking for a CPA!

I was introduced to Chris about 8 years ago when he was just starting his business. I mentioned that I was looking to open a restaurant in the near future so he told me what the rate would be etc. A full year and a half later I called him as I had found a location. Chris was very helpful and informative and honored the price he had quoted! I?ve since opened three stores and enjoy a great working relationship and friendship with him. Anyone looking for a CPA look no further!

Whether its personal, business, or both for the most professional experience I would highly recommend Chris Fielding to be your go to CPA. Very quick responses and turnaround where nothing is too much trouble. I have been working with Chris for 7 years and have no hesitation in recommending him.

Did my taxes for the 1st time this year with Chris. Everything was organized and filed in a timely manner. Communication was excellent. Will definitely use him again!

Chris is amazing. I?ve worked with Chris for 5 years, he is knowledgeable, personable, and very responsive. I recommend Chris to family, friends, and clients. Could not think of a better CPA.

I am 100% satisfied. Chris does a great job helping me through the tax preparation process. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a tax accountant!

Have had a special tax situation for the past couple of years. After a long search, the ONLY individual I could find that knew the rules/laws and the appropriate way to address it was Chris Fielding. Not only was he knowledgeable but his attentiveness and willingness to explain and address questions was met with promptness and patience. He is thorough, efficient, and an expert in the field. Highly recommend!

I have been with Chris for a little more than a year. He is a perfect fit for my small business. He is easy to reach, communicates well and is forward thinking.

Chris is a great CPA, we can?t recommend him highly enough. Very responsive, friendly and helps us understand what we need to do while taken all the burden out of the complex arena of our tax affairs.

Chris did a wonderful job preparing my personal and business taxes this year. Great communication, prompt service at a reasonable price.

Great professional work by a great guy for our small business in Charlotte. Chris is very knowledgeable, helpful, and hands-on.

WE HAVE THREE BUSINESSES AND OUR PERSONAL ACCOUNTING FOR WHICH WE USE CHRIS AND WE COULDN'T BE HAPPIER WITH HIS WORK. HE IS VERY THOROUGH AND KNOWLEDGEABLE AND WE FEEL CONFIDENT IN ALL ACCOUNTING THAT HE DOES FOR US...HE IS ALSO SUPER PLEASANT TO WORK WITH :-)

Chris is such a pleasure to work with- he's always available to answer questions and he makes the business of taxes easy!

Frequently Asked Questions

What qualifications should I look for in a CPA?

Look for a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, which ensures they’ve passed rigorous exams and meet state requirements. Check for relevant experience in your industry, additional certifications like CFA or CMA, and membership in professional organizations like the AICPA. Verify their credentials through state licensing boards.

How do I find a CPA in my area?

Use online directories like the AICPA, CPAverify, or state CPA societies. Search platforms like Yelp or Google for local CPAs with reviews. Ask for referrals from business associates, friends, or financial advisors. Local chambers of commerce can also provide recommendations.

What’s the difference between a CPA and an accountant?

A CPA is a licensed professional who has passed the CPA exam and met state requirements for education and experience. An accountant may lack this certification and could have varying levels of expertise. For complex tasks like tax audits or financial reporting, a CPA is typically more qualified.

How do I know if a CPA specializes in my needs?

Ask about their experience with your specific financial needs, such as tax preparation, small business accounting, or estate planning. Review their website or LinkedIn for case studies or client testimonials. Inquire about their client base to ensure they handle similar financial situations.

Should I check a CPA’s reviews before hiring?

Yes, reviews provide insight into a CPA’s reliability, communication, and performance. Check platforms like Google, Yelp, or the Better Business Bureau for client feedback. Look for patterns in reviews, but verify their authenticity, as some may be biased or outdated.

How can I verify a CPA’s license?

Visit your state’s Board of Accountancy website or use CPAverify.org to check a CPA’s license status. Confirm their license is active and check for any disciplinary actions or complaints. This ensures they’re in good standing and meet professional standards.

What questions should I ask during a CPA consultation?

Ask about their experience with your financial needs, fee structure, availability, and communication style. Inquire how they handle tax filings, audits, or financial planning. Ask for references or examples of similar work to assess their expertise and fit.

How much should I expect to pay for a CPA’s services?

Fees vary based on location, services, and complexity. Basic tax preparation may cost $150-$500, while business accounting or audits can range from $1,000 to $10,000+. Request a detailed fee structure upfront and compare quotes from multiple CPAs.

Can I work with a CPA remotely?

Yes, many CPAs offer remote services through secure online platforms for document sharing and virtual consultations. Ensure they use encrypted tools for data security. Remote CPAs can be effective if they understand your local tax laws or business regulations.

How do I assess a CPA’s communication skills?

During consultations, evaluate their ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly. Ask sample questions about taxes or financial strategies and note their responsiveness and clarity. Good communication ensures you understand their advice and fosters a productive relationship.

What red flags should I watch for when screening a CPA?

Beware of CPAs who guarantee specific tax refunds, lack a valid license, or have disciplinary actions on record. Avoid those with poor communication, vague fee structures, or negative reviews highlighting unethical behavior. Always verify their credentials independently.

Should I choose a CPA from a large firm or a solo practitioner?

Large firms offer more resources and specialized teams but may charge higher fees. Solo practitioners often provide personalized service and lower costs but may have limited availability. Choose based on your needs, budget, and preference for personalized attention.

How often should I meet with my CPA?

For individuals, annual meetings for tax preparation may suffice. Businesses may need quarterly or monthly check-ins for bookkeeping, tax planning, or financial reporting. Discuss your needs upfront to establish a meeting schedule that aligns with your financial goals.

Can a CPA help with both personal and business finances?

Yes, many CPAs handle both, but confirm their expertise in both areas. Ask about their experience managing personal taxes and business accounting simultaneously. Ensure they can balance both without compromising attention to your specific financial needs.

What should I do if I’m not satisfied with my CPA?

Discuss concerns directly with your CPA to resolve issues. If unresolved, check your contract for termination terms. Seek a new CPA by researching reviews, credentials, and referrals. Request your financial records to ensure a smooth transition to a new professional.

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