Carter, P.C. is a public accounting firm focused on highly personalized client service in the areas of tax, assurance, and accounting. With offices in Asheville NC, Charlotte NC, and Greenville SC we serve clients throughout the Southeast.
Our firm’s structure consists of hand-selected client teams. Our Directors tap into the diverse resources of the firm to best serve you, and each CPA is strategically selected to match your needs.
We intentionally structured the firm in a think-tank fashion to encourage collaboration rather than competition. With the wisdom and creativity of the entire firm at our disposal, we can leverage a variety of strategies that bring you the best results. We view your financial picture holistically and create a path to your future plans, not just your immediate tax compliance and accounting needs.
Additionally, we can cooperate with your legal and financial advisors to provide a forward-thinking, efficient, and cohesive strategy.
We provide tax, accounting, audit and business advisory services for closely held businesses, large non-public corporations, nonprofit entities, governmental bodies, and foundations.
We invite you to meet the entire Carter team, both CPAs and those behind the scenes who work hard to ensure we provide you the best client experience.
The firm’s philosophy was established by its founder T. Ladd Painter who laid the foundation for success by focusing on kindness and respect for one another, being client centric, and maintaining strong technical skills. The Carter brothers continue this philosophy as the firm grows its service footprint beyond the Southeast.
Deeply rooted in Asheville, North Carolina, the firm was originally founded in 1975 by T. Ladd Painter as a sole practitioner providing audit and tax services. The next few decades produced significant growth, with clients that have remained with the firm to present day.
The foundation, vision, and leadership that both Ladd Painter and Charles Russell laid for many years led to their retirement in 2011. At this time the firm was purchased by brothers Richard Carter and Rob Carter and renamed Carter, P.C. Both Ladd and Charles have remained associated with the firm.
With a dedication to top-notch client service, a decade later Carter, P.C. serves clients throughout the Southeast with offices in Asheville NC, Charlotte NC, and Greenville SC.