we take the worry out of tax & accounting
Our Company
At Colvin CPA, we’re all about providing awesome accounting in a better way! We’re a cloud-based CPA firm, which means we can work seamlessly with businesses all across the United States. We specialize in S-Corps and the nuances of bookkeeping and tax preparation that come along with them. Our clients are creative powerhouses – course creators, authors, keynote speakers, trainers, workshop leaders, coaches and consultants. Most of them thrive in remote work environments, valuing free time and a balanced work-life.
We’re proud to be Xero Certified Practitioners and use Xero exclusively. That’s right, no QuickBooks. We love that Xero was designed for you the business owner. It is jargon-free and offers a beautiful user experience. It’s accounting abilities offer everything that our clients need.
We build a road map that gets you to an easy-to-manage accounting system. We automate data entry wherever possible to provide efficient and consistent data processing. We do your daily accounting tasks invoicing, billing, payroll so that you spend less than 30 minutes a month with your accounting hat on. You will be fully informed with reliable data and supported by our commitment to delightful communications. We are available by email and video conferencing so that you never have to leave your chosen workspace.
On top of all of that, we’ve got your covered with secure document management systems. Your data is kept safe and easily accessible whenever you need it. It’s our goal to make your financial journey smooth and enjoyable. It’s accounting that’s as flexible as your business, no matter where you are.
Our Values
Delightful
We will be respectful, kind, positive, fun, and cool.
Responsive
We will communicate clearly and honestly, listen intently, participate actively, and ask questions.
Adaptable
We view change as the only constant. Accounting technology and legislation are always changing.
Goal-oriented
We define success as your ability to run your business with intention and joy.
Organized
We provide the tools to get you organized. You have to do your part but we are here to make it as effortless as possible. Our work is systematic, thorough and pays close attention to details.
Number Hungry
We provide numbers to satisfy your appetite for data to inform decisions, reveal patterns, reduce bias and calculate risks and correlations. We can help you understand and analyze the numbers so that you use them to their fullest!
The Team
Andrew Bryan Colvin, CPA
Managing Partner
In 2013, I started my work as a Certified Public Accountant. Prior to this career, I was a chef, restaurant owner and restaurant manager for over two decades. I immediately saw that the biggest weakness of traditional accounting firms is their lack of customer service. It lead me to open Colvin CPA where we guarantee delightful customer communications along with expert accounting guidance.
As a spirited entrepreneur myself, my passion is to work with other ambitious entrepreneurs that are also selling their knowledge. That’s why our niche is to serve course creators, authors, keynote speakers, trainers, workshop leaders, coaches and consultants. My team focuses on the knowledge industry which means you don’t have to explain it to us. That’s important because it helps us provide the best customer service you could hope for.
When I am not managing the firm, I’m an outdoor enthusiast – mountain biking, hiking, paddling, whatever gets me closer to nature. I built a couple of wooden kayaks which is an especially great way for me to get out there. I still cook a lot but just for family and friends and I enjoy joining them at the table instead of spending the whole night in the kitchen.
Ride the rapids with Bryan – Click my pic!
The Team
Andrew Bryan Colvin, CPA
Managing Partner
Ride the rapids with Bryan – Click my pic!
With over two decades of hands-on business management experience, I bring a wealth of practical knowledge. Becoming a certified Public Accountant in 2013, I now proudly belong to the North Carolina Association of CPAs.
My true passion? Working with spirited entrepreneurs on their path to ambitious business goals. After years working in public accounting firms, I ventured out to establish Colvin CPA, aiming to do things differently and better.
Beyond the number-crunching, I’m an outdoors enthusiast – mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, whatever gets me closer to nature. And here’s a fun fact: I’m the undisputed champion of unforgettable first dates. My wife and I met on a canoe trip from New York to Maine!
Hillary Harrison Colvin, CPA
Managing Partner
Bike the hills with Hillary – Click my pic!
As a CPA, my journey in accounting has been anything but ordinary. From managing finances at the NC Outward Bound School, where sandals and hiking pants were the attire of choice, to auditing for Johnson, Price & Sprinkle, where high heels and suits once dominated my wardrobe, I’ve gained a diverse skill set.
But what truly sets me apart is my passion for adventure. I have a special affinity for working with individuals and businesses that embrace opportunities and seize them with both hands.
Beyond the world of numbers, my favorite memories come from outdoor adventures that really took me out of my comfort zone. One standout is a 700-mile canoe trip where I bumped into my future husband. Now, at Colvin CPA, I’m all about using my diverse experiences to back up fellow adventurous business owners on their exciting path to success, wherever that journey may lead!
Bike the hills with Hillary – Click my pic!
Hillary Harrison Colvin, CPA
Managing Partner
I am passionate about living an adventurous life and that requires me to hone my organizational and decision making skills. I was hooked on this career when I realized that accounting is simply organizing data that is used to inform the decisions made by business owners in pursuit of their dreams.
I like to clarify that accounting requires more organizational skills than math skills. In fact, the USA CPA exams didn’t even allow calculators until about 1994.
I started my accounting career in 2009 and was immediately involved in auditing the financial reports that steered the leadership decisions of non-profit boards and manufacturing companies. Then, I fell in love with a specific non-profit, North Carolina Outward Bound School and worked as their finance manager. Eventually, I joined Colvin CPA so that I can be more closely involved in helping small business owners see data that gives them the confidence to grab their most audacious goals with both hands.
Outside of my career, I prefer to be in permanent adventure mode traveling in Lucy, a 20 foot camper van that my husband and I built out. Lucy takes me to beautiful hiking, biking and paddling locations across the USA.
Rachel Aberle, CPA
Team Member
I joined the Colvin CPA team back in September 2021, focusing on financial report analysis and tax filings. I have an unwavering passion for continuous learning and creative pursuits in my life outside of my career. My favorite hobby is woodturning, where I find joy in transforming wood into beautiful objects. At home, life is a busy but rewarding adventure with my children and our numerous pets, each teaching me something new every day.
My journey into accounting started unexpectedly in college while I was pursuing paralegal studies. It was during my accounting classes that I discovered a fascination for numbers – they weren’t just digits, but intriguing puzzles waiting to be solved. Contrary to the common belief that all accountants are math geniuses, I find the true skill lies in analyzing numbers, while calculators handle the math. For me, each number tells a story, and uncovering it is what makes my job exciting.
The best part of working at Colvin CPA? Definitely the clients. They’re incredible, and helping their businesses thrive is incredibly fulfilling. The flexible work environment at Colvin CPA is also something I appreciate, as it allows me to strike a perfect balance between my professional and personal life.
Rachel Aberle, CPA
Team Member
The Bookkeeping Team
We have a dedicated and detail-oriented bookkeeping team at Colvin CPA. With a passion for numbers and a commitment to accuracy, they’re the backbone of our accounting operations. Their expertise ensures your financial records are in top shape, leaving you with more time to focus on what you do best – running your business. Rest easy, knowing your books are in capable hands.
