Charles (Chip) F. Helme III, CPA
cfh@tgccpa.com

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Chip Helme is the managing principal of Thompson, Greenspon & Co., P.C. and has been with the firm since 1986. 

Chip provides audit, tax and management advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including construction contractors, nonprofit organizations and service firms. He performs audits, reviews and compilations of financial statements, operational reviews, accounting services and tax planning and preparation services. He also has a base of individuals for whom he offers tax advice, and multi-state and Federal tax preparation.

Within the construction industry, Chip’s clients include residential homebuilders, real estate developers, and general and specialty contractors. He provides financial statement and tax planning and preparation services, and advises management on internal controls, accounting systems, and operational issues.

Chip’s nonprofit clients include private schools, trade associations, churches, fraternal organizations, private foundations and fire and rescue organizations. Chip audits and has extensive experience with the unique financial reporting and tax requirements of nonprofit organizations. 

Chip is committed to the business community and has been a guest speaker for several Northern Virginia Chambers of Commerce to guide local businesses on improving their cash flow. Since 2009, he has been named a Super CPA by the Virginia Business Magazine in the category of Government/Nonprofit.

Expertise

• Auditing and accounting 
• Tax preparation, compliance and advising
• Management advisory services

Industries

• Construction contractors
• Nonprofit organizations
• Service firms

Leadership Positions

• Board of Directors, Northern Virginia Building Industry Association (NVBIA)
• Treasurer, Fairfax County Crimesolvers
• Treasurer, Centreville High School Athletic Booster Club
• Former Scoutmaster and Cubmaster, Boy Scouts of America
• Board member, George Mason University Accounting Advisory Council
• Past Treasurer, George Mason University Alumni Association

Memberships

• American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)
• Construction Financial Managers Association (CFMA)
• Construction Industry CPAs/Consultants Association (CICPAC)
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Virginia Society of CPAs
• Northern Virginia VSCPA

 Education

• BS, Accounting, George Mason University