Firm Leadership / Cindy Carothers
Cindy Carothers
CPA
Manager
Tax & Accounting Services
Carlisle, PA
717.243.9104
With an extensive track record spanning over three decades, Cindy brings a wealth of expertise in public accounting, encompassing corporate, partnership, and individual tax domains. Her specialized focus lies in delivering tailored services to small businesses and individuals, coupled with a proficiency in QuickBooks consulting.
In her role at the Carlisle office, Cindy orchestrates the weekly Accounting Services Department meetings and oversees the seamless flow of related communications across offices. She is also an active member of the firm's Accounting, Consulting, & Tax Services Committee, Payroll Focus Committee, and Amusement Committee.
Quick Facts
Professional Memberships
- American Institute of CPAs - Member
- Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs - Member
Community Involvement
- St. John Lutheran Church – Treasurer
- Leadership Cumberland – Class of 2018
- Steppin Woofs Canine Dance Troop - Member
- Cumberland Valley Corvette Club - Member
- Lower Susquehanna Synod – Past Audit Committee Chair
- Cumberland County Department of Aging – Past Advisory Board Member
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant – Pennsylvania
- Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Education
- B.S. Accounting – Elizabethtown College
Work Highlights
- Year joined SEK: 2016
My Industry Specialties
- Closely-Held Businesses
My Service Specialties
- Payroll Processing
- Business Accounting & Advisory
- Tax & Compliance
- State & Local Taxes
- QuickBooks Consulting
Client Testimonials
I work with Cindy Carothers of the Carlisle, PA office. She takes my questions seriously and answers them professionally (i.e., she doesn't patronize me as other professionals sometimes tend to do).
A Carlisle Tax Client
Excellent interaction with Cindy, accessible and easy to work with, and always ready to help.
A Carlisle Tax Client
Cindy Carothers has always given our Association quick and efficient service. She has taken time to explain the process of changing our fiscal year to a calendar year in great detail and help us work through the complex process.
A Carlisle Tax Client
She is very friendly, accessible, responsive, knowledgeable, and really the reason SEK earns high marks from us. Nice person too.
A Carlisle Tax Client
The accountant I have is excellent and goes out of her way to help me. Thank you Cindy Carothers!
A Carlisle Tax Client
She always helps me. Always finds an answer and never gets frustrated.
A Carlisle Tax Client
I’m very satisfied with working with SEK and Cindy over the years.
A Carlisle Tax Client
She always looks out for my interest and the interest of my company.
A Carlisle Tax Client
We have had a good relationship with Cindy. She is always patient and willing to answer questions.
A Carlisle Tax Client
Cindy always does an excellent job in a timely manner each year.
A Carlisle Tax Client
I have had excellent service working with Cindy Carothers for several years. She is very understanding and helpful.
A Carlisle Tax Client
Cindy has always responded promptly with answers to my questions and has made timely filings for my Organization.
A Carlisle Nonprofit Client