1 Nashville CPA · Andrew Oakley, CPA
Know your numbers. All year, not just in April.
Andrew keeps the books, files the returns and plans the taxes for Nashville small businesses and individuals, so you save time, stress less and get back to running the business. Starting prices are published before you call.
Online and in-office appointments · Accounting plans from $350/mo
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2 Services
More than an accounting firm. Your financial partner.
From bookkeeping and payroll to tax preparation and filing, Andrew keeps you compliant while finding every deduction you’re owed, then helps you use the numbers to decide what’s next.
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Client Write-Up
Businesses under $250k in revenue
Periodic bookkeeping that keeps your books clean and ready for tax time, sized for a business that is just getting going.
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Client Accounting Services
Growing businesses that need a full accounting function
A complete outsourced accountant: monthly bookkeeping, financial reports, income tax returns and 1099s, with unlimited support on every plan and payroll as an add-on.
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Tax Preparation
Individuals, business owners and entities
Individual returns, business returns (1120, 1120-S, 1065), and estate, gift and nonprofit returns, with online and in-office appointments.
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Tax Planning
Anyone who would rather not be surprised in April
An initial analysis, then quarterly tax updates through the year, so estimates and decisions are made with your real numbers in hand.
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Advisory
Owners making bigger decisions
Fractional CFO work, strategy sessions and one-off Ask Me Anything sessions: budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and strategic planning.
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6 Not sure which?
Tell Andrew what you’re juggling. He’ll point you to the right plan.
A short call is the quickest way to find out what you need and what it costs.
- ◇ Save time with financial tasks
- ◇ Reduce stress knowing your finances are in order
- ◇ Focus on growing your business, or enjoying your free time
3 The number chart
Every starting price, written down before you call.
Nashville session players read a song off one handwritten chart of numbers. Here is Oakley CPA’s: every starting price on one sheet, so you know your numbers before the first conversation.
Know your numbers
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Accounting plans
monthly bookkeeping, reports, returns, 1099s, unlimited support
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Individual returns
Plus adds self-employment, pass-through and rental income
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Tax planning membership
per entity: initial analysis, then quarterly tax updates
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Business returns (1120, 1120-S, 1065) and estate, gift and nonprofit returns are priced on the tax preparation page. Payroll adds to any accounting plan.
Not sure which line is yours? Andrew will tell you on the first call.
Book a call 4 About Andrew
Meet Andrew Oakley, your CPA.
Andrew was introduced to accounting at a young age and has had an appreciation for all things financial ever since. He has worked with small businesses and individuals from many different backgrounds, specializing in accounting and tax so his clients get all-around answers from one person.
- Certified Public Accountant registered in Tennessee since 2014
- Bachelor of Accountancy, University of Mississippi
- Master of Accountancy, Middle Tennessee State University
- Online and in-office appointments from the Murfreesboro Pike office
Off the clock: the outdoors, sporting events and travelling the world.
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“Being new to the area, I searched and found Andrew. He took his time to review our previous returns and asked all the right questions. He is very patient and very professional. Highly recommend him.”
Larry · TN
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“Really enjoyed working with Andrew on my tax return this year. He’s prompt, communicative, and very professional.”
Rachel · TX
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“Imagine not stressing about your taxes!”
Sean · TN
5 Second Look
New to Nashville, or unsure about last year’s return? Get a second look.
Andrew will go over your previous returns, ask the questions that change a return, and tell you plainly what he sees and what he would do next.
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Tell Andrew what happened
Book a call or send a text. A few sentences about your situation is enough.
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He asks the right questions
Moves, new income, a side business, a missed estimate: the details that change a return.
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You hear it straight
What looks right, what he would look at closer, and what the fix would cost before anything starts.
Nothing sensitive is needed for the first conversation. Please don’t send tax documents by text or email.
6 Articles
Plain-English answers from Andrew’s desk.
Short reads on the questions Tennessee owners and taxpayers ask most. Each one opens on the Oakley CPA blog.
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Understanding business taxes in Tennessee
No traditional corporate income tax, but franchise and excise taxes instead. What Tennessee owners owe and why.
Read the article - Entity choice
Understanding your tax classification for an LLC
Single-member vs multi-member LLCs, and how the IRS taxes each unless you elect otherwise.
Read the article - Records
How long should I keep receipts and records?
At least three years, ideally digitized, and what counts as good support for a deduction.
Read the article - Estimates
Estimated tax underpayment penalties
For S-corp owners: the 100% / 90% rule and a withholding approach that avoids the penalty.
Read the article - Getting started
Starting a business
Six steps, in order: legal structure, EIN, business bank account and the rest.
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Have a question an article can’t answer?
Ask Andrew directly. A short call usually settles it.
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Straight answers, up front.
How much does Oakley CPA charge?
Prices are published. Accounting plans start at $350, $750 and $2,500 a month (Essential, Plus, Comprehensive). Individual returns are $350 (Essential) or $500 (Plus), with a custom quote for more complex returns. Tax planning membership starts at $99 a month per entity, and an Ask Me Anything advisory session is $295.
Who does Oakley CPA work with?
Small businesses and individuals. Client Write-Up suits businesses under $250k in revenue; Client Accounting Services is a complete outsourced accountant for growing businesses; tax preparation and planning cover individuals, business owners, estates, gifts and nonprofits.
Is Andrew Oakley a licensed CPA?
Yes. Andrew Oakley has been a Certified Public Accountant registered in Tennessee since 2014. He holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from the University of Mississippi and a Master of Accountancy from Middle Tennessee State University.
Where is the office, and can we meet online?
The office is at 1161 Murfreesboro Pike, Ste 503, Nashville, TN 37217. Online and in-office appointments are available, so clients outside Nashville can work with Andrew too.
What is tax planning membership?
An initial tax analysis followed by quarterly tax updates through the year. Quarterly updates are $99 a month per entity; bundled with annual tax preparation it is $129 a month per entity for sole proprietors and single-member LLCs, and $189 for partnerships and corporations.
How do I get started?
Book a call on Andrew’s calendar, or call or text 615-854-7051. Existing clients upload documents through the secure client portal; nothing sensitive is needed for a first conversation.
8 From the channel
Every accountant’s January, in one clip.
Andrew’s YouTube channel trades in quick, honest humor about life on the other side of tax season. If this one lands, you’ll get along fine.
More on YouTube9 Final call
Know your numbers. Start with one call.
Book a time on Andrew’s calendar, or call or text the office. You’ll talk through what you need and what it costs before any work starts.
Oakley CPA
1161 Murfreesboro Pike, Ste 503, Nashville, TN 37217
615-854-7051 · call or text
Online and in-office appointments.
Existing client? Client portal