Jolie A. Carnahan, EA, MST, Founder and Managing Member

Jolie started her career in Accounting in 1992 working as a Cost Accountant for several affiliated construction companies in Erie, PA before entering Public Accounting in 1996. In 1998 she continued her career as a Tax Consultant for Chemel Kornick & Company before joining Horovitz, Rudoy & Roteman as a Senior Tax Manager in 2007.  Jolie left her position at HRR to found Carnahan & Associates, LLC in 2010.  

While she has broad experience in full-service CPA firms, the focus of the last 28 years has been tax-focused. After forming Carnahan & Associates over 15 years ago, she has enjoyed building new and maintaining existing relationships with clients in various industries, working with their owners and executives, as well as working with private foundations and charities.

Jolie earned a Masters of Taxation, with high honors, from Duquesne University in 2003 and a bachelor of Science in Accounting, with honors, from The Pennsylvania State University in 1994.

Jolie obtained the designation of "EA" (Enrolled Agent) in 2009 which qualifies Jolie to practice before the Internal Revenue Service.

Jolie is very active in the community.  

Jolie's professional affiliations include membership in the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA), National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP).

Jolie's largest accomplishment and biggest love is for her twin daughters and her 3 rescue dogs.