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About BGW CPA: Business Accounting Firm and Business Growth Consultancy

For more than 35 years, closely held businesses and their leadership teams have turned to BGW and its predecessor firms for guidance in solving their accounting and advisory needs.

We’re proud to call Charlotte home—that’s where we planted our roots. But our reach goes well beyond the Queen City.

With offices in Charlotte and Hendersonville, NC, and Greenville and Myrtle Beach, SC, we serve clients across the Carolinas and beyond. No matter where you’re based, we stay connected to our roots while delivering nationwide impact.

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Through the Years

We’re proud of where we’ve been, and we’re excited for our future. Here are just a few highlights from our journey:

M.D. Andersen, CPA, PA mergers with BGW

2021

January 2021: M.D. Andersen, CPA, PA mergers with BGW.

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Z.V. Smith & Company, CPAs join BGW

2020

December 2020: Z.V. Smith & Company, CPAs join BGW.

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BGW named as one of the “Best Accountants in Charlotte”;by Seattle-based Expertise.com

2018

January 2018: BGW named as one of the “Best Accountants in Charlotte”;by Seattle-based Expertise.com.

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BGW named in the“Top 20 Small Business Accounting Websites”list by Fit Small Business

2017

October 2017: BGW named in the“Top 20 Small Business Accounting Websites”list by Fit Small Business.

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BGW named a “Top 100 Tax Website & Blog” by Feedspot.com

2017

September 2017: BGW named a “Top 100 Tax Website & Blog” by Feedspot.com.

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Hawkins Conrad of Charlotte, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC joins BGW. BGW begins Myrtle Beach operations

2016

November 2016: Hawkins Conrad of Charlotte, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC joins BGW. BGW begins Myrtle Beach operations.

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BGW ranked as a top Charlotte accounting firm by Charlotte Business Journal

2016

February 2016: BGW ranked as a top Charlotte accounting firm by Charlotte Business Journal.

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BGW acquires Todd A Webb PLLC in Hendersonville, NC. BGW begins Hendersonville operations

2015

May 2015: BGW acquires Todd A Webb PLLC in Hendersonville, NC. BGW begins Hendersonville operations.

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Firm name changes to BGW to embody our core values of Balance, Growth, Wisdom

2015

February 2015: Firm name changes to BGW to embody our core values of Balance, Growth, Wisdom.

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Boatsman Gillmore Wagner receives Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award from Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce.

2013

Boatsman Gillmore Wagner receives Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award from Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce.

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Boatsman Gillmore & Assoc. and Wagner Noble & Co. PLLC combine to form Boatsman Gillmore Wagner in November.

2012

Boatsman Gillmore & Assoc. and Wagner Noble & Co. PLLC combine to form Boatsman Gillmore Wagner in November.

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Boatsman Gillmore & Associates purchases Council CPA of Charlotte, NC.

2008

Boatsman Gillmore & Associates purchases Council CPA of Charlotte, NC.

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Adam Boatsman and brother-in-law Dale Gillmore found Boatsman Gillmore & Associates in Charlotte and Huntersville, NC.

2006

Adam Boatsman and brother-in-law Dale Gillmore found Boatsman Gillmore & Associates in Charlotte and Huntersville, NC.

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Larry Wagner, now retired, founds Autrey Wagner & Company in Charlotte, NC.

1983

Larry Wagner, now retired, founds Autrey Wagner & Company in Charlotte, NC.

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