Melissa Stanley, CPA

Melissa is an assurance partner in the Roanoke office and has over 25 years of accounting experience. Prior to joining Brown Edwards, Melissa was a partner in one of the top 20 firms in the nation where her practice concentrations were in not-for-profit organizations, employee benefit plan audits, and a variety of closely-held businesses, including manufacturers, real estate holding companies, manufacturers, distributors and service organizations.

Melissa’s expertise includes assistance in applying accounting standards in a multitude of situations – from everyday transactions to complex, multi-faceted arrangements. This includes assistance in evaluating and complying with new accounting pronouncements, with particular attention to the organizations’ circumstances and industry. In addition, Melissa is routinely called upon to consult on internal control-related matters and is well known for her responsible, team-oriented approach.

Melissa is the co-niche leader of the K-12 and Not-for-Profit Niches at Brown Edwards.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Lynchburg College. She is a licensed CPA in the Virginia Commonwealth and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Virginia Society of CPAs, and is part of the Feeding Southwest Virginia Board of Directors.

Industry Expertise

Cooperatives

Employee Benefit Plans

K-12 Education

Manufacturing

Not-For-Profit

Focus Areas

Accounting, audits, review, compilations and agreed-upon procedures engagements.

Education, Certifications & Memberships

B.A Accounting - Lynchburg College

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA)

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy spending time with family and friends, especially on a beach in front of a beautiful ocean!