Meet Your CPA
A Master's-Level CPA Who Works As Hard As You Do
I'm Sara Schemmel — a Certified Public Accountant licensed in North Carolina (License #48502) and Missouri (License #2017006587). I hold a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Kansas and a Master of Science in Accountancy from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. I've spent over 15 years in public accounting, working with small businesses across industries — from single-member LLCs and Schedule C sole proprietors to multi-member partnerships and S-Corporations.
I built Schemmel CPA PLLC because I believe the traditional accounting firm model is broken. Clients shouldn't have to drive across town, sit in a waiting room, or receive an unexpected bill to get competent, responsive CPA service. My firm is 100% remote by design — not as a pandemic accommodation, but as a fundamental operating principle. Every meeting is via Google Meet. Every document exchange happens through secure digital uploads. Every signature is electronic. The result is a faster, more efficient, and more accessible CPA relationship.
My specialty is pass-through entity tax compliance (1120S, 1065), small business bookkeeping, and proactive tax planning for business owners who want a year-round CPA partner — not just a once-a-year tax preparer.
CPA — North Carolina
License #48502
CPA — Missouri
License #2017006587
MSA
University of Missouri-Kansas City
BSE
University of Kansas
Why Choose Schemmel CPA
Three Pillars of Our Approach
Master's-Level Expertise
A CPA license is the floor. My Master of Science in Accountancy from UMKC, combined with 15+ years of hands-on public accounting experience, gives me the depth to handle complex pass-through entity structures, multi-state filings, and proactive tax strategies that go beyond basic compliance.
Speed & Efficiency
I charge more per hour than a generalist bookkeeper — but I work significantly faster. My CPA training and experience mean that tasks taking others hours take me a fraction of the time. You pay for outcomes, not clock time. That's a better deal for both of us.
100% Digital by Design
No office visits. No commute. No waiting rooms. Every interaction is conducted remotely via Google Meet, secure document uploads, and e-signature tools. You get the same (or better) CPA service without leaving your desk.
How It Works
The 100% Digital CPA Experience
From first consultation to filed return, every step of our engagement is handled remotely. Here's what the experience looks like for our clients — whether you're in Raleigh, Fort Bragg, or anywhere in the country.
Free Consultation (Google Meet)
We start with a free 1-hour video call to understand your business, review your current tax situation, and determine which engagement fits your needs.
Onboarding & Secure Document Upload
You receive access to a secure digital upload where you upload prior returns, bank statements, and other documents. E-signature engagement letters — no printing, scanning, or mailing.
Ongoing Service Delivery
Monthly bookkeeping reports, quarterly tax estimates, and advisory calls — all delivered digitally on a predictable schedule. You always know what's happening with your finances.
Tax Prep & E-Filing
Returns are prepared, reviewed with you via video call, e-signed, and e-filed. Your completed return is delivered to your secure upload for permanent records.