About Marie

Marie Starnes is a local certified public accountant. After graduating from Gardner Webb University, majoring in accounting, Marie went to work at her first CPA firm and has remained in the industry ever since. She opened her own CPA firm in 2018 and Marie Starnes CPA PC firm was formed. The firm specializes in small to medium-sized companies, tax planning, accounting services, individual and business tax returns, new business startups as well as building relationships with fellow community members. The firm is located in the heart of downtown Monroe in the old Belk building.  Marie always dreamed of opening her own firm and always imagined it being in downtown Monroe. Marie says “I would not have picked any other location to have my business”. When Marie is not practicing tax, she enjoys watching her two sons play baseball, hanging out with her friends, and the sport of body building.