About Us

We've grown our business by helping our clients grow theirs. J. Marshall & Associates has supported the accounting, tax, and financial management concerns of Washington DC area businesses, offering a full range of general CPA services.

We fully understand the difficulties (and the joys) of running a businesses and take deep satisfaction in helping local business owners keep their financial houses in order, save money, avoid mistakes, and free up more time to focus on managing their businesses, and less time on their books.

We are honored by the trust and confidence our clients place in our advice and oversight. We continue to deserve your trust by staying abreast of accounting and tax law changes and by taking a proactive interest in the smooth financial management of your business. Every J. Marshall & Associates client knows to expect quality service in complete compliance with the standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

James Marshall has over 18 years experience as a CPA bringing valuable solutions to both large and small businesses in over 25 industries. James began his career at Price Waterhouse LLP in September 1992 as a Staff Auditor in Baltimore office. He was responsible for the audit and review of financial statements and providing recommendations in internal controls to audit committees. A few years later, James joined the tax department where he was responsible for tax consulting and tax compliance for corporations, partnerships, individuals, and non-profit organizations. James was then selected to join the PricewaterhouseCoopers National Tax Office in Washington DC to focus on developing innovative tax and accounting planning strategies for large and small business – including the owners. Based upon his technical expertise, James later became the primary tax advisor for an Ultra Net Worth individual in the Washington DC area. In June 2008, James left PwC to start J Marshall & Associates, a CPA firm focusing on small business.

The primary mission of J Marshall & Associates is on assisting business owners with building and preserving their wealth. James accomplishes this through his unique approach of integrating tax, accounting, investment, and insurance planning for the business and the business owner. Wealth accumulation and protection ensures the clients of J Marshall & Associates continue to grow and the business owners achieve their goals.

James graduated from Penn State University with a BS Degree in Finance and a BS degree in Accounting. James has a Masters of Science Degree in Taxation from The American University Kogod School of Business