United by a mutual desire to give clients thoughtful and thorough account support, the members of our firm are committed to being experienced experts and lifelong learners. Our team has a combined 92 years of experience in personal and business accounting.
Our dedication to our discipline drives us beyond the basic CPA level. Our team offers specialized knowledge, including valuation services and forensic accounting expertise.
OurPeople
Mike Koreski
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Valuation Analyst
Koreski & Estep Principal
For more than two decades, Mike Koreski has provided professional accounting and tax services to businesses and individuals in the Mid-Ohio Valley. Mike focuses on corporate, partnership, fiduciary, and individual income taxes, as well as financial statement preparation, not-for-profit accounting and reporting, and business valuation.
Memberships
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants West Virginia Society of CPAs National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Specialization in Accounting, West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Parkersburg Knights of Columbus.
John Estep
Certified Public Accountant Koreski & Estep Principal
As the firm's senior accountant, John lends his nearly three decades of experience to the Koreski & Estep team and the clients. John specializes in the oil and gas industry and S Corporations.
Memberships
American Institute of CPAs
West Virginia Society of CPAs
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Specializing in Accounting, West Virginia University
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Hannah Grady
Certified Public Accountant QuickBooks Pro Advisor
Hannah began her accounting career nearly ten years ago under the supervision of John Estep. Hannah focuses on business and individual income taxes, financial statement preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll tax reporting. Additionally, Hannah has extensive knowledge with QuickBooks software and provides specialized support to our QuickBooks user clients.
Memberships
West Virginia Society of CPAs
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Specialization in Accounting, West Virginia University at Parkersburg
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Lea Ann Papesh
Lea Ann began her accounting career over three decades ago: and has worked with John Estep for over 20 years. She has experience in the manufacturing, advertising, and telecommunications industries, along with many years of public accounting experience. Lea Ann’s primary focus is business financial statements, bookkeeping, and payroll compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Specialization in Accounting
West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, WV
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Misty Frye
Misty is the newest addition to the Koreski & Estep team. She is the Office Manager and Business Administrator, and is relied on to keep the office running smoothly and efficiently. Misty’s experience spans twenty years in the business and management sector.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Specialization in Business Information Technology