James R. Fries, CPA, MSA

Partner

Jim is an assurance partner based in our Harrisonburg office. He specializes in working with employee benefit plans and not-for-profit organizations, including foundations, healthcare entities, community action agencies, and other social service organizations.  Jim also has experience in a wide range of other industries, including manufacturers, utilities, cooperatives, construction contractors, and physician practices.  He is a member of the firm’s peer review services team, providing quality reviews to regional public accounting firms around the country.

Industry Expertise

Cooperatives

Employee Benefit Plans

Healthcare

K-12 Education

Manufacturing

Not-For-Profit

Focus Areas

Not-for-profit

Employee Benefit Plans

Peer Reviews

Education, Certifications & Memberships

B.S. Accounting - Virginia Tech

M.S. Accounting - Virginia Tech

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA)

Institute of Management Accountants

Hobbies & Interests

Geocaching

Reading

Woodworking

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