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William Fritts, II
CPA
Member of the Firm
Director of Business Valuation & Advisory
Hagerstown, MD
301.733.5020
With 37 years of experience, Bill delivers accounting and tax services to a wide range of businesses and individuals. His expertise extends to business valuations, where he specializes in working with estates and buy-sell agreements. Bill provides strategic insights that empower his clients to make informed financial decisions.
In addition to his client work, Bill leads the firm's Business Valuation Department and serves on Tax Committee. He has also co-led the firm's Tax & Accounting Services Department, served on Management Committee for 12 years, and served as Member-in-Charge of the Hagerstown office for 15 years.
Bill has presented on various tax topics and has taught both undergraduate and graduate-level business courses at Shenandoah University and Shepherd University. His commitment to excellence has earned him the title of Best Accountant in the Tri-State five times, as voted by Herald Mail Media readers in 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023.
Quick Facts
Professional Memberships
- American Institute of CPAs - Member
- Maryland Association of CPAs - Member
- National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts - Member
- Voted #1 Accountant in the Tri-State, Herald Mail Media - 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023
Community Involvement
- Rotary Club of Hagerstown Sunrise Foundation – Treasurer
- The Greater Hagerstown Committee - Treasurer
- Sunrise Rotary Club of Hagerstown - Past President, Past Vice President, Past Treasurer
- Hagerstown Community College Foundation – Past President, Past Treasurer
- Washington County Home Builders Association – Past Board of Directors
- Leadership of Washington County – Class of XI (1998)
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Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant – Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia
Education
- B.S. Accounting – Shepherd College
- M.B.A. Business Administration/Finance – Mount St. Mary's College
Work Highlights
- Year joined SEK: 1996
- Year admitted as a Member: 2001
Q&A with Bill
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What was your first job?
I was a lifeguard at 16 years old at a VA Medical Facility in Martinsburg, WV.
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What are your favorite sports to watch?
Baseball, basketball, and football
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What are your hobbies?
Golfing and going to the beach
My Service Specialties
- Business Valuations
- Business Accounting & Advisory
- Tax & Compliance
Client Testimonials
I find Mr. Fritts to be very attentive, intelligent, anticipating my specific needs, and he makes many worthwhile suggestions to me regarding my taxes. He is kind and patient, and always willing to explain to me the ever changing rules/regulations from the IRS. He has my respect and trust as my accountant and I am very pleased with his expertise.
A Hagerstown Tax & ACTS Client
Our family has had a long term personal connection with Bill Fritts. It began by our father, and then continued with my siblings and myself. Bill’s continuity and comprehensive awareness of our assets and our collective ways of working allow him to anticipate, respond and work hand in hand with us for our needs. He’s also patient, willing to be a sounding board for us, and researching for us.
A Hagerstown Tax Client
Being on a first name basis with my SEK CPA. He has provided financial services for us for over 20 years and he has always been professional but also caring and considerate.
A Hagerstown Tax Client
Working with Bill Fritts and SEK gives us great peace of mind that all is being taken care of. He covers all the bases for us and our personal and professional tax needs.
A Hagerstown Tax Client
Thank you, Bill, for all your help with my taxes. I never feel like I'm asking a stupid question when talking to you. You simplify my life.
A Hagerstown Tax Client
I am a client of long standing and have recommended their services to friends, family, and colleagues. Bill Fritts has been my accountant for 30 years, both for business and personal. He is top notch. Very patient. Responsive. I trust him completely.
A Hagerstown Tax Client
Managed my account through tumultuous times. His guidance and his relationship with me helped make those times a little more palatable.
A Hagerstown Tax Client
Bill Fritts has handled our taxes for many years. He is excellent communicating the information and he responds so quickly on every issue. Very professional and knowledgeable of all our needs.
A Hagerstown Tax Client
Bill has handled our business and personal taxes for many years. His knowledge has instilled our confidence to know he is working hard for us.
A Hagerstown Tax Client
Bill Fritts takes care of my taxes and he ALWAYS has done a fantastic job for me. I truly wouldn’t know what to do without him! The best ever!
A Hagerstown Tax Client
Always does my taxes in a very short time frame since I work overseas and I feel extremely confident with Bill. He has always provided excellent service and advice and I am so appreciative to him and the company he works for. Thank you so much!
A Hagerstown Tax Client
Excellent service from my accountant Mr. Fritts. He is patient, cooperative, kind and always keeps me aware of the many changes in the tax laws that will affect my taxes. He is prompt with return phone calls and emails. Very comfortable and impressed with his services.
A Hagerstown Tax Client
Bill has always reached out to and communicated with us regarding services we need. He is efficient and helpful with any questions we may have. Beyond that, Bill also is caring toward us as people, which makes us feel valued.
A Hagerstown Tax Client
I have worked with Bill Fritts for many years and he always is there when I need something. I have confidence in his judgment.
A Hagerstown Tax Client
He always listens to my concerns and gives solutions that he feels will benefit me. He is someone I trust, value and respect. He will always be my accountant.
A Hagerstown Tax Client
Bill is always on top of changes in tax law and looks out for ways that I can benefit from those changes or at least minimize my financial burden. He alerted me last year to a good option that none of my colleagues in Maryland were aware of and that was very helpful.
A Hagerstown Tax Client
Bill has been super supportive to us and always quick to respond whenever we reach out to him. We have peace of mind knowing that he is there for us!
A Hagerstown Tax Client
Bill has always been very helpful and patient with his time and willing to advise beyond accounting matters. His response is immediate, and I value his counsel on issues that may not be just accounting related. Bill is there when I need him.
A Hagerstown Tax and Audit Client
Every interaction is great. Bill is responsive and quickly answers all our questions. Bill is the reason we come back every year!
A Hagerstown Tax Client
Bill Fritts always takes time to accommodate us as clients and has a very approachable style and perspective. He is always willing to answer our questions and provide understandable solutions.
A Hagerstown Tax Client
Bill Fritts is a pleasure to work with. He is very intelligent, very courteous, very knowledgeable, and most agreeable. He has always given me the most valuable financial advice and I trust him in doing so. He returns any phone calls or emails in a timely manner, and I like the "updates" his office sends to me, keeping me informed of the changing accounting laws that have a direct impact on my file.
A Hagerstown Tax Client
Bill Fritts has been very professional and honest every time we have dealt with him with our income.
A Hagerstown Tax Client
Bill Fritts is the greatest. He is very knowledgeable and proactive with reminders on deadlines. He has been extremely patient with my request and schedule limitations. We have been with SEK since 2006 and would not consider anywhere else as long as we can work with Bill.
A Hagerstown Tax Client
Bill Fritts has taken care of our business and personal taxes for many years. We would not trust anyone else.
A Hagerstown Tax Client
Bill is accessible, experienced, and calming. He provides guidance and explanation (repeatedly sometimes) without judgment, and his level of patience is immeasurable.
A Hagerstown Tax Client
I have enjoyed working with William Fritts over the year. He has helped me transition from a corporation to an LLC as I downsized. My business is very small, but I have never felt I was small in importance with Bill. Thank you, Bill.
A Hagerstown Tax Client