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Accounting Specialists of Asheville office exterior at 394 Merrimon Avenue

Meet our Team

Experienced Professionals. Exceptional Service.

A Team Built for Clients Who Expect More

We are a small, highly specialized team by design. Not every firm is the right fit for every client, and we have never tried to be. What we offer is deep expertise, genuine personal attention, and a level of service that larger firms simply cannot replicate. The people you meet here are the people who will know your name, understand your situation, and show up for you every step of the way.


When you work with Accounting Specialists of Asheville, you work with experienced professionals who know your file, understand your goals, and are personally committed to the outcome.

Adriano Kira Owner and President of Accounting Specialists of Asheville CPA and MBA

Our Team Members

Highly credentialed. Deeply experienced. Genuinely invested in your success. Meet the team that will be working for you.

Adriano Kira, Owner and President of Accounting Specialists of Asheville CPA and MBA
Adriano Kira

President & Owner
CPA & MBA

Peter Baltrus, Tax Manager and EA
Peter Baltrus

Tax Manager
EA

Emmie Flowers, Tax & operations Lead and EA
Emmie Flowers

Tax & Operations Lead
EA

Shari Riendeau, Payroll Manager
Shari Riendeau

Payroll Manager

Kimberly Montgomery, Administrative Assistant
Kimberly Montgomery

Administrative Assistant

Angie Conner, Office Manager
Angie Conner

Office Manager

Lisha Sawyer, Payroll Specialist
Lisha Sawyer

Payroll Specialist

Patricia Minarich, Payroll Specialist
Patricia Minarich

Payroll Specialist

Logan Hatchett, Bookkeeping Assistant
Logan Hatchett

Bookkeeping Assistant

Marie Khyle Torres, Bookkeeping Assistant
Marie Khyle Torres

Bookkeeping Assistant

Chelsea Estraza, Bookkeeping Assistant
Chelsea Estraza

Bookkeeping Assistant

Devendra Tax, Tax Associate, CA & EA
Devendra Tak

CA & EA
Tax Associate

Kervin Riego headshot
Kervin Riego

CPA
Tax Associate

The Standards We Hold Ourselves To

CPA & Enrolled Agents

Our CPAs and Enrolled Agents are federally licensed by the IRS and hold the highest credential awarded by the federal government in the field of taxation. Unlike general tax preparers, Enrolled Agents have unlimited representation rights before the IRS, meaning we can advocate for you at every level including audits, appeals, and collections.

Certified Tax Preparers

Our Certified Tax Preparers bring specialized training and a commitment to continuing education that keeps them current on the latest changes in tax law. When the rules change, and they do every year, our team already knows what it means for you.

Continuing Education

The tax code is not static and neither are we. Every member of our team is committed to ongoing professional development so that the advice and service you receive always reflects the most current standards in the profession.

Ready to Work With a Team That Delivers?

One conversation is usually all it takes. Reach out and let us show you what working with the right firm actually feels like.

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