Payne Business and Accounting Solutions

About Us

Accounting Expertise with a Personal Touch

Payne Business and Accounting Solutions was founded on a simple belief: small businesses and nonprofits deserve the same quality of financial expertise as the largest corporations — delivered with the care and attention only a dedicated partner can provide.

20+

Years of Experience

Serving Virginia's small businesses and nonprofit organizations with expert accounting and advisory services.

Our Story

Built to Serve Those Big Firms Overlooked

After years of watching small business owners and nonprofit leaders struggle to get meaningful attention from large accounting firms, Sharon Payne set out to build something different.

Payne Business and Accounting Solutions was founded with a clear mission: bring big-firm expertise and rigor to the organizations that need it most — Virginia's small businesses and nonprofits — and deliver it with the personalized service they deserve.

Today, that mission drives everything we do. Every client gets a dedicated advisor who knows their business, understands their goals, and is genuinely invested in their success.

Meet Our Founder

Sharon Payne, MBA

Founder & Principal Advisor

Sharon Payne brings over 20 years of business accounting experience to every client engagement. Her expertise spans both the private sector and the nonprofit world — with deep specialization in education and human support services organizations.

Holding an MBA and recognized credentials across the accounting profession, Sharon combines academic rigor with real-world practicality. She understands the pressures small business owners face and the unique compliance demands nonprofits navigate — and she built this firm specifically to address both.

Credentials & Affiliations

  • MBA
    Master of Business Administration
  • QuickBooks ProAdvisor
    Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
  • AICPA Member
    American Institute of CPAs
  • IMA Advisor
    Institute of Management Accountants

Our Team

A Small Team with a Big Commitment

Behind Sharon is a dedicated team of accounting professionals who share her commitment to accuracy, responsiveness, and genuine client partnership.

We're a small firm by design — because staying small means every client gets real attention, not a ticket number. When you call, you reach someone who knows your account.

The Payne Business and Accounting Solutions team

What We Stand For

Our Core Values

01

Accuracy

We hold ourselves to the highest standard of precision. Your financial records are the foundation of every decision you make — they have to be right.

02

Accessibility

We built this firm for organizations that big firms overlook. Every client, regardless of size, receives the same level of expertise and attention.

03

Integrity

We tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. Honest, straightforward advice is the only kind we give.

04

Partnership

We're not just your accountants — we're invested in your success. Your goals become our goals, and we work alongside you to achieve them.

Ready to Work with a Team That Knows Your Name?

Schedule a free consultation and experience the Payne difference — personalized expertise, proactive communication, and a genuine commitment to your success.