Decades of experience.
Davis WV Accountant
Thomas B. Preston
Tom earned his MBA from WVU in 1986 and opened Thomas Preston CPA in 1993. For over 10 years he has taught accounting at D&E College in Elkins covering all aspects of private, corporate and government accounting principles and procedures. He works with a variety of business sizes and types, non-profits, corporations, LLCs and sole proprietorships.
Tom Preston’s interest in accounting began in the 1980’s with a small skiing business he and two partners started in Canaan Valley, WV, known today as White Grass, Inc. “It quickly became obvious my partners and I needed some business help; I found working with numbers to be very much to my liking. I have pursued this passion for numbers and working with small business throughout my entire career.” In 2017, USA Today rated White Grass USA’s best Nordic Ski Center.
Tom also taught numbers as Assistant Professor of Accounting at Davis & Elkins college. He was advisor to the Future Business Leaders Association and mentor to the Men’s Soccer Team. Tom has taught the full range of classes, including but not limited to: Computerized Accounting, Individual Income Tax Accounting, Auditing and Governmental Accounting.
When not working with numbers, Tom and his wife Janet can be found sharing their love for the outdoors together. He takes full advantage of his Tucker County surroundings and can be found outdoors, biking, running, skiing or enjoying local waters in a canoe, kayak or raft, along with helping Janet with her horses. Tom can also be found dancing with his wife and daughter at the local dance hall, The Purple Fiddle.
Education
- Masters of Business Administration, West Virginia University, 1986
- Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Theater, University of Virginia, 1977
- Baccalaureate, Episcopal High School, 1972
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant, 1988
- Certificate of Educational Achievement in Tax Planning & Advising for Closely Held Businesses from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Unqualified Report of Peer Review from West Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Internal Revenue Service: Advanced Volunteer and Coordinator for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program
- Certified Proadvisor for QuickBooks Online – Recertified in December of 2019
- Certified Proadvisor for QuickBooks Desktop – Recertified in October of 2019
Industry Expertise
During decades spent as Sole Proprietor of Thomas Preston CPA, along with the three years he spent in partnership with Dewey Rice, services were provided to the following industries:
- Ski Resort Management
- Water/Sewer Utility
- Real Estate Development
- Real Estate Brokerage
- Rental Property Management
- Common Interest Realty Associations
- Hospitality
- Construction
- Legal
- Manufacturing
- Retail
Clients were organized as:
- C-Corporations
- Closely held corporations
- S-Corporations
- Limited liability companies
- Partnerships
- Non-profit organizations
- Associations
- Sole proprietorships
- Common Interest Realty Associations
Community Engagement Positions
Davis WV Accountant
- Board member of Mountain Laurel Learning Cooperative
- Tucker County Chamber of Commerce Member
- Treasurer, Tucker County Economic Development Authority (formerly)
- Treasurer, Alpine Festival, Inc. (formerly)
- Treasurer, Canaan Valley Racing Team, Inc. (a ski team) (formerly)
- General Court Receiver for Tucker County Circuit Court (formerly)
- Senior Certification, National Ski Patrol (formerly)
- Emergency Medical Technician (formerly)
- Certified Instructor, American Canoe Association (formerly)