Amy G Bayley CPA PLLC

Serving businesses and their owners with full-service accounting — from advisory and financial management to tax preparation and planning.

Founded October 2024

Services Offered

Client Accounting and Advisory Services

Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS)

With over 20 years of experience across reinsurance, retail, restaurants, and healthcare—including private equity–backed environments—I provide business owners with financial expertise that goes far beyond basic bookkeeping. I founded my firm in 2024 to deliver high-level accounting and advisory support typically found in larger organizations, scaled for growing businesses.

Client Accounting & Advisory Services are about more than compliance. If your books are only reviewed at tax time, they aren’t helping you run your business. I act as a part-time Controller, delivering clear, meaningful financial statements each month and helping you understand performance, cash flow, risks, and opportunities—while there’s still time to act.

In addition to financial reporting and analysis, I proactively monitor payroll, sales tax, and income tax compliance to help you avoid costly mistakes. My goal is to be a trusted financial partner who understands your business and supports better decision-making.

Business Consulting

Businesses don’t always need another full-time hire—they need the right expertise at the right time. If you’re navigating change, implementing new systems, or need temporary coverage for a key role (such as maternity leave), I provide experienced, hands-on support to keep your business moving forward without disruption.

I can assist with cost accounting, budgeting, and virtually any accounting or finance challenge your business is facing. From establishing accounting processes and internal controls to startup guidance, financial planning, and team development, I bring practical, real-world experience that helps bring structure, clarity, and confidence to your financial operations.

My role is to step in quickly, assess what’s working and what isn’t, and deliver solutions that support smarter decisions and sustainable growth.

Tax Preparation

As a CPA and small business owner, I understand the challenges entrepreneurs face—especially when it comes to taxes. I specialize in business tax preparation, offering accurate, efficient, and insightful support tailored to your industry and goals.

My areas of tax expertise include:

  • Business tax returns for LLCs, S-Corps, and partnerships

  • Retail and wholesale operations

  • Medical practices and healthcare businesses

  • Service based industries

To make tax season as smooth as possible, I use a secure client portal that streamlines communication, speeds up preparation, and keeps you informed—so you can stay focused on running your business.

If you're looking for a knowledgeable, approachable tax advisor who truly gets what it means to own and grow a business, I'm here to help.

My Story

About Me

I began my accounting journey in 2000 as a bookkeeper while putting myself through college at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Since then, I’ve built a career spanning over two decades as Staff and Senior Accountant at companies with over $1Billion in revenue and serving as Controller for a private equity backed surgery center management company.

Over the years, I’ve had exposure to business purchases, acquisitions and corporate audits from the inside, gaining hands-on experience in everything from financial reporting and internal controls to budgeting/forecasting and due diligence. Today, I bring that same level of skill and professionalism to the businesses I serve—because they need and value the kind of insight I can offer.

In 2024, I launched my own practice to gain the flexibility to spend more time with my family, be near the beach I love, and finally work for myself. It is one of the best decisions that I have ever made and I genuinely enjoy helping my small business partners thrive!

I live in North Raleigh with my husband Patrick Bayley, our two sons, and our two beloved dogs. When I’m not working with clients, you can probably find me enjoying time with my family—or planning my next beach day.

Coming soon: I’m excited to be earning my Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) designation and will begin offering professional business valuation services in Q1/2026.

Interested in working together?

I offer complimentary consultations for business owners. Because I prioritize a high level of service and am nearing full capacity, availability is limited. I currently have space to take on a small number of new clients and welcome the opportunity to speak with business owners about how I can support their business.