About Us

Our History

Wilf & Henderson, P.C.’s roots go back to 1948, to a sole proprietorship established by A.L. Markham, CPA. Over the past 70+ years, we’ve grown into a full-service public accounting firm with proven expertise in financial and management consulting, financial statement interpretation, audits of governmental and not-for-profit entities, audits of businesses, and corporate/individual taxation.

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Our Mission

The Wilf & Henderson team provides a full range of services to governmental entities, contractors, commercial businesses, and a host of other entities nationwide. Despite our nationwide reach, we are well positioned to serve the business environment of the Four States area. With our partners and staff being from local communities, we are familiar with the area’s distinctive business climates. Our mission is to utilize Wilf & Henderson’s team of innovative problem solvers to provide exceptional financial services to clients in this region’s unique marketplace.

Our Credentials

Our firm maintains memberships in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Private Company Practice Section, and the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center. Wilf & Henderson, P. C. has also been a member of the AICPA peer review program since its inception in the early 1980s when the program was voluntary. Since that time, the firm has had numerous reviews, all with a grade of “pass” or equivalent.

As a member of the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), special emphasis is given to engagements performed under the GAO Yellow Book and the Uniform Guidance. In 2019, the firm received a grade of pass with no deficiencies cited. See the firm’s latest peer review report here.

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David R. Moore, CPA

Partner

David joined the firm in 1980. He is a graduate of Southern Arkansas University with a BBA in Accounting and is a licensed CPA in Arkansas and Texas.

His association memberships include: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Texas and Arkansas Societies of Certified Public Accountants, and the Texarkana Chapter of Certified Public Accountants where he served as past President. He also served as President of Arkansas Society of CPAs.

He served as senior professional on claims and settlement team on Savings & Loan closings for the Resolution Trust Corporation in 1991, and has served as partner in charge of tax, accounting, review, and audits on various entities including construction contractors, automobile dealerships, real estate, equipment rental companies, and non-profits. He also has assisted clients with purchase and sales of small businesses including construction contractors, chemical manufacturers, automobile dealerships, and equipment rental.

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John D. Loe, Jr., CPA

Tax Partner

John joined the firm in 1987. He is Managing Partner and responsible for oversight of the firm’s tax practices. In 1987 he graduated Magna Cum Laude from Harding University with a BBA in Accounting. His professional associations include American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Arkansas and Texas Societies of Certified Public Accountants and the Texarkana Chapter of Certified Public Accountants. Also, he is involved in church activities including work with Mountain Fork Christian Camp each summer. He is a licensed CPA in Arkansas and Texas.

John is directly involved in the preparation of federal and state income tax returns for individuals, trusts, estates, LLC’s, corporations, partnerships, and a variety of other entities. He is authorized to represent taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service and regularly assists with correspondence and audits by the IRS and state taxing agencies. Additionally, he provides income and estate tax planning, assistance with structuring of buy-sell arrangements, business management consulting along with bookkeeping and accounting services. He is experienced in working with small and medium-sized businesses, automobile dealerships, agriculture activities, construction contractors, medical service providers, real estate investors, oil and gas investments and a variety of other activities.

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Kelly Birdwell, CPA

Audit Partner

Kelly joined the firm in 2002. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Southern Arkansas University with a BBA in Accounting. She was elected a member of the Business Student Advisory Board and voted as the Outstanding Accounting Student at SAU. She continued with her education to receive a MBA in Accounting from the University of North Texas. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and Sigma Beta Delta. Professional societies include the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Arkansas and Texas Societies of Certified Public Accountants and the Executive Secretary of the Texarkana Chapter of CPAs. She is a licensed CPA in Arkansas and Texas.

She is a supervisor in accounting and auditing engagements of Texas school districts, municipalities and other governmental and non-profit entities, at Wilf & Henderson.

Kelly is married to Chris Birdwell and they have three children: Kinsley, Ripken, and Anna Kate. She enjoys watching her children play sports, coaching softball, attending church, and watching her husband coach the Hornets on Friday nights.

Kelly was featured in the Four States Living magazine in The Fabulous 40 & Under in September 2019.

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Carolyn Wilder, CPA

Audit Partner

Carol joined the firm in 1998 after achieving an outstanding record as a student. She graduated Cum Laude from Southern Arkansas University with a BBA, in Accounting, and maintained a 4.0 GPA while receiving an MS in Accounting from Texas A&M University-Texarkana. Carol is involved in accounting and auditing engagements of non-profit organizations, employment benefit plans, construction companies, and government entities, as well as various services in retail businesses.

She is a licensed CPA in Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma and is a member of the Arkansas and Texas Societies of Certified Public Accountants and the American Society of Certified Public Accountants. She is also a member of the Texarkana Oaklawn Rotary Club where she serves as treasurer. Carol is also an adjunct professor in accounting.

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Leslie Winton, CPA

Audit Partner

Leslie joined the firm in 2019. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Arkansas Tech University with a BSBA in Accounting. She is licensed in the State of Arkansas. Professional societies include the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Arkansas and Texas Societies of Certified Public Accountants. Before joining the firm, she worked for the State of Arkansas for 9 years performing governmental audits for Southwest Arkansas school districts and municipalities. She is involved in her local church and community.

She performs accounting and auditing engagements of Texas school districts, municipalities and other governmental and non-profit entities.

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Steve Moore

Tax Team Member

Steve joined Wilf & Henderson in 2004. He graduated from East Texas State University-Texarkana with BBA in Accounting.

Steve is involved in tax preparation and analysis. He is also involved in, vehicle dealerships, construction companies, and governmental entities.

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Kayla Eddington

Audit Team Member

Kayla joined the firm in 2013. She is a 2014 graduate of Texas A&M University – Texarkana with a BBA in Accounting.  While attending TAMU-T she was the recipient of the Accounting Excellence Award from the TSCPA. Kayla is a member of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Kayla is involved in accounting and auditing engagements of Texas school districts, municipalities, and other governmental and non-profit entities. 

Kayla has been married to Sean since 2015. They have two children, John Thomas and James. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and is involved in her local church.

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Lori Harris

Team Member

Lori joined Wilf & Henderson in March 2012. She has various duties for the firm, including but not limited to Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Human Resources. She also does client bookkeeping and payroll.

Lori has been married to her husband, Nathan Harris, since 2001. Together they have three children, Kyler, Carter, and Keeli. She spends most of her time following her kids’ sporting events and coaching her youngest daughter’s softball team. They are active members in their church and in the Hooks community.

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Angie Benefiel, CPA

Tax Team Member

Angie has been with our team since 2018. She received a BBA in Finance from Southern Arkansas University in 1996 and a BBA in Accounting from Texas A&M – Texarkana in 2012. She has 25+ years of experience in private and public accounting. Her professional associations include the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Arkansas and Texas Societies of Certified Public Accountants.

Her services at our firm include tax preparation and analysis of individual and business returns. Her specialty areas within individual tax returns are clergy and foreign earned income exclusion.

Angie is also very active with her family and church. You might even find her in the community selling leather goods she creates.

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Rena Knowles

Team Member

Rena joined Wilf & Henderson in 2018. She enjoys meeting each client that walks through our doors with a smile and compassion. Rena also enjoys her administrative duties and seeking each task to the end.

She was born and raised in Texas. Outside of work, Rena loves spending time cooking and exploring local restaurants, spending quality time with her family, and chasing after her grandchildren!

Rena gives praise to the Lord for His faithfulness and puts her hope in Him!

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Sam Nix

Audit Team Member

Sam joined Wilf & Henderons in August 2020. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Southern Arkansas University with a BBA-Accounting degree in May 2020. At SAU, she was a member of the Honors college. In the fall of 2021, Sam graduated with a Master of Science in Accounting from Texas A&M-Texarkana.

Sam specializes in accounting and audit engagements of Texas school districts, municipalities, and other government and non-profit entities.

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Savannah Langford

Audit Team Member

Savannah joined Wilf & Henderson in May 2021. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Southern Arkansas University with a BBA in Accounting. While at SAU, Savannah was the recipient of the ARCPA academic achievement in accounting scholarship. She is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honor Society and Texas Society of CPAs.

Savannah specializes in accounting and audit engagements of Texas school districts, municipalities, and other government and non-profit entities.

Savannah has been married to her husband, Kamron, since 2022 and enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors with her family. She is also involved in her local church.

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Savannah Long

Audit Team Member

Savannah Joined Wilf & Henderson in January 2022. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Henderson State University with a BBA and MBA in Accounting. Savannah is a member of Texas Society of CPAs. Savannah’s hobbies include music.

She is involved in audits of non-profits and governments, bookkeeping, and compilations.

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Staci Larey

Tax Team Member

Staci joined Wilf & Henderson in February 2022. She graduated Cum Laude from Texas A&M University – Texarkana with a BBA in Accounting. She is member of Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honor Society and Texas Society of CPAs.

Staci is involved in tax preparation, compilation and review engagements of construction and vehicle dealerships, and accounting engagements of non-profit organizations.

Staci has been married to her husband, Devin, since 2009 and they have two daughters, Aralei and Lilly. She enjoys reading, hiking, and roadtrips with her family.

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Natalie Phillips

Audit Team Member

Natalie joined Wilf & Henderson in June 2023. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Southern Arkansas University with a BBA in Accounting with a minor in information systems and finance. Natalie is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honor Society and Texas Society of CPAs. She was also a member of the SAU softball team.

Natalie is involved in accounting and auditing of non-profits and governments and tax preparation.

She enjoys playing slow pitch softball and traveling in her free time.

Devona Harwood, CPA

Audit Team Member

Devona joined Wilf & Henderson in May 2023. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Henderson State University with a BBA and MBA in Accounting. She is a licensed CPA in the State of Arkansas. Devona is member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Arkansas and Texas Societies of Certified Public Accountants. Before joining the firm, she worked for the State of Arkansas for nine years performing governmental audits for Arkansas school districts, municipalities, counties, and institutions of higher education.

Devona specializes in accounting and audit engagements of Texas school districts, municipalities, and other government and non-profit entities.