
Left to Right: Wendy Ellis, Lynne W. Kennedy, Sherry R. Taylor, Michael R. O’Neal, Samanatha McKinsey, Daniel Yuen
I highly recommend Mike and his staff to anyone who wants a thorough and honest accountant.
– Glenn R.

Michael R. O’Neal, CPA
President
Michael R. O’Neal, CPA, P.C. was founded by Mike O’Neal in 1993. Mike is a 1982 graduate of Old Dominion University with a B.S. in Accounting, Magna Cum Laude. He is involved in all aspects of the firm, investing his time heavily with the firm’s business clients. Mike is well versed in the accounting and tax requirements of both businesses and individuals. Tax planning and income tax preparation is the core of Mike’s extensive experience. Mike is licensed to practice in Virginia and is a member of the AICPA, Virginia Society of CPAs and the Tidewater Chapter of the Virginia Society of CPAs.

Lynne W. Kennedy, CPA
Associate
Lynne W. Kennedy graduated with a B.S. in Accounting from Virginia Tech in 1982 and joined Michael R. O’Neal, CPA, P.C. in January of 1997. She specializes in the preparation of individual, corporate and partnership income tax returns and offers comprehensive knowledge in the field of estate and trust income tax preparation. Lynne is licensed to practice in Virginia while being a member of the AICPA, Virginia Society of CPAs and the Tidewater Chapter of the Virginia Society of CPAs.

Sherry R. Taylor, CPA
Associate
Sherry R. Taylor is a native of North Carolina. She graduated from East Carolina University in 1984 with a B.S. in Accounting. Sherry worked for a regional firm in North Carolina and a local firm in Norfolk, VA before joining Michael R. O’Neal, CPA, P.C. in 2004. Sherry’s area of expertise is the preparation of compilation, review, and audit engagements for various industry types including construction, retail, real estate, and nonprofits. She also prepares corporate and individual tax returns and assists her clients with tax planning. Sherry is licensed in Virginia and North Carolina and is a member of the AICPA, Virginia Society of CPAs and the Tidewater Chapter of the of the Virginia Society of CPAs.

Wendy Ellis
Office Manager/Bookkeeper
Wendy Ellis is originally from North Carolina. She joined Michael R. O’Neal, CPA, P.C. in June 2004 as the administrative assistant. She is currently the office manager supervising and managing all aspects of the firm’s administration. Wendy is well-versed in QuickBooks and serves as a full-service bookkeeper for numerous clients. During tax season, she is on the frontline welcoming and interacting with the firm’s clients.

Daniel Yuen, CPA
Senior Accountant
Daniel K. Yuen graduated from Old Dominion University in 2015 with a B.S. in Accounting. Daniel joined Michael R. O’Neal, CPA, P.C. in 2015 and has since gained extensive knowledge in the preparation of individual and corporate taxes. He recently became a licensed CPA in the state of Virginia.

Samanatha McKinsey
Administrative Assistant
Samantha J. McKinsey is the administrative assistant at Michael R. O’Neal, CPA, P.C. She joined the firm in October of 2017 with several years of experience in administrative support, giving her the ability to assist in all aspects of the firm’s daily operations. She enjoys being the first point of contact, over the phone and in person, for all current and potential clients.