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Nick Chapman

CPA

Manager
Tax & Accounting Services


Hagerstown, MD

301.733.5020

Nick specializes in providing tax planning & compliance, succession planning, merger & acquisition support, and outsourced CFO & accounting solutions. His creative and down-to-earth approach helps him assist businesses at all stages – from high-growth start-ups to companies expanding across state lines, and to those preparing for transition to new ownership or the next generation.

As a member of SEK’s Agricultural Services Team, Nick advises clients in the agriculture sector as well as e-commerce, manufacturing, construction, and facilities maintenance, with a strong focus on real estate and blue-collar businesses. In addition to closely held businesses, he works with companies owned by or being acquired by private equity. He serves business and individual clients nationwide, with a strong concentration in West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland.

In addition to his client responsibilities, Nick is a member of SEK’s Emerging Professionals Committee. In 2024, he was presented with the Merit Award for receiving the highest combined score on the CPA exam in the state of West Virginia.

Quick Facts

  • Professional Memberships

    • American Institute of CPAs – Member
    • Maryland Association of CPAs – Member
    • West Virginia Society of CPAs - Member
  • Community Involvement

    • Connections Community Church
    • Eastern Panhandle Churches - Pianist
    • Eastern Panhandle Agricultural Associations
    • Bales & Moo Foundation - Director
  • Speaking Engagements

Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant - West Virginia

Education

  • B.S. Accounting, McMurran Scholar – Shepherd University
  • Advanced Accounting Microcredential – Franklin University

Work Highlights

  • Year joined SEK: 2022

My Industry Specialties

  • Agribusiness
  • Closely-Held Businesses
  • Commercial
  • Construction
  • Real Estate
  • Retail

My Service Specialties

  • Tax & Compliance
  • Succession Planning
  • M&A Advisory
  • Business Accounting & Advisory
  • Business Transition
  • State & Local Taxes

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