Lake County Florida C.P.A. Firm

The firm of Richard A. Paul, Certified Public Accountant, is owned by Thomas E. Singleton, C.P.A. who acquired the firm in January, 2010 from Richard A. Paul, C.P.A.  Richard's firm was a spin-off from Greenlee, Paul and Kurras.  That firm previously used the names Greelee, Paul, Furnas and Kurras; Greenlee, Paul and Furnas; H.W. Sheppard and Company; Sheppard, Sheppard and Johnson; and Sheppard and Sheppard.  Founded by Henry W. Sheppard, C.P.A. in the 1940s, that firm was managed by Wilson G. Sheppard, C.P.A. until his retirement in 1969.

The firm has three accountants, an office manager and two bookkeepers.  Thomas E. Singleton, C.P.A. is a graduate of the University of Missouri and has been certified since 1979.  He has experience in providing tax, accounting and attest services to a variety of clients.  He is a special review committee member for the Government Finance Officers Association certificate program and provides consulting services for other C.P.A. firms on accounting and auditing matters.

Richard A. Paul, C.P.A. is a graduate of the University of Florida and has been certified since 1965. Mr. Paul has divided his time between managing this firm, his family life, and his civic activities, which have included providing tax and accounting services gratis for religious and nonprofit organizations, as well as serving on various boards, including Waterman Hospital, Rotary, Mainstreet, YMCA, Lake Community Foundation, and his church.  He has extensive experience in the areas of accounting and taxation, especially estates and trusts.

Ably assisting in the firm’s tax and accounting matters is Susan S. Oliver.  Susan is a graduate of Lake Sumter Community College (with honors), and the University of Central Florida (with high honors), with a degree in Accounting.   She has been a member of this firm since 1992.

Our bookkeeping department is headed by Denise R. Bedgood.  Mrs. Bedgood has been with the firm since 1977, and is proficient as a full service bookkeeper, skilled in accounting and tax matters.  She supervises our bookkeeping department, and maintains the accounting records for a variety of businesses.  She also is the reviewer for all of the tax returns prepared by our staff.

Cynthia F. Royce has been with the firm since 1997, and is a bookkeeper and administrative assistant.  She provides bookkeeping services for several types of businesses and individuals, and also backs-up the administrative duties of the firm.  When you call, she might be the person who answers the phone.

Roger W. Paul is Richard’s wife, and serves as the office manager of the firm.  Her job is keeping all of the administrative wheels turning, so that the rest of us can provide the tax and accounting services for our clients. If you need something, she is the one to call!