James L. Gibson, CPA
Jim has over 25 years of accounting experience in Charlotte, North Carolina. As the President of James L. Gibson, CPA, he takes personal care to review every tax return to find ways to bring added value to every client.
 
Jim began his accounting career at an aerospace manufacturing company in 1988. He focused on public accounting beginning in 1995, and earned his Certified Public Accountant license #26440 from the North Carolina State Board of CPA Examiners four years later. In 2005 Jim founded James L. Gibson CPA, P.C. When Jim is not in the middle of tax season he enjoys boating and fishing at the coast, and spending time in the mountains.
 
Memberships in:
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants
 
Education:
BA in Political Science, with minors in Business Administration, and Economics, Lenoir-Rhyne University, 1987
BS in Accounting, Cum Laude, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 1995
Jill M. Gibson, Notary Public
Jill Gibson began working at James L. Gibson CPA, P.C. in 2008 after 20 years of working in the corporate world. Jill prepares tax returns for many of our individual clients, does bookkeeping for several of our business clients and keeps the office running as Office Manager. When not working, Jill enjoys singing in the church choir, playing handbells, reading, being with family and watching football.
 
Education:
Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, Lenoir-Rhyne University, 1986
 

Rebecca T. Friel, CPA
Becky Friel joined James L. Gibson, CPA in 2013. Becky is a CPA with over 40 years of accounting experience. Becky prepares individual and corporate tax returns, does bookkeeping, prepares financial statements and reviews.  Her attention to detail is incredible and she strives to do all she does with the utmost care.  She enjoys the honest, ethical, and caring owners and staff she works with. When Becky is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, including her four grandchildren.
 
Memberships in:
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants
 
Education:
BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting, Louisiana State University, 1980