Dr. Shawn M. Folberg, CPA
Principal | Senior Accountant
Dr. Shawn Folberg is a licensed CPA with extensive experience in public accounting, tax advisory, and executive leadership. He holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Organizational Leadership from Valdosta State University, as well as an MBA and a BA in Accounting from Saint Leo University, where he graduated at the top of his class with the highest honors and distinction. He continues to advance his education, broadening his tax and regulatory expertise to strengthen the strategic guidance he provides.
Dr. Folberg’s work reflects his dedication to integrity, continuous learning, and delivering thoughtful, client-focused solutions across complex financial and regulatory landscapes. He is a professional member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants. He has also earned the designation of Chartered Global Management Accountant by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and the AICPA. Dr. Folberg is currently licensed as a CPA in Florida, Maryland, and Virginia.
Dr. Folberg works closely with his clients, engaging in business and income tax planning, cultivating lasting relationships, and using his knowledge and expertise to make meaningful contributions to their long-term success. Dr. Folberg’s achievements have been widely recognized, earning him numerous honors and testimonials.
Prior to his tenure with CPA Tax Adviser, PLLC, Dr. Folberg served as a Senior Accountant for several regional CPA firms and as Assistant Finance Director for the City of Port Richey. He has also taught as an adjunct instructor at Pasco-Hernando State College in Brooksville, Florida, and Husson University in Bangor, Maine. Additionally, he has served as a graduate research and teaching assistant.
Outside of his professional pursuits, Dr. Folberg enjoys spending time with his daughter and pursuing a variety of hobbies, including riding his motorcycle, working out in his home gym, cooking and baking as an amateur chef, tailoring, and playing the piano. He draws musical inspiration from Vangelis and gravitates toward emotional, melodic compositions with a cinematic or classical crossover feel.
Dr. Folberg on Leadership Philosophy:
Leadership is grounded in integrity, emotional intelligence, and growth through challenges.
Experience has shown me that not all environments foster support; resilient leadership requires rising above bias, navigating complexity with discretion and empathy, and creating spaces where collaboration and accountability thrive.
I lead with purpose, not ego, serving with clarity, respect, and strategic insight.
My approach reflects years of executive experience and a commitment to continuous learning across financial, educational, and legal disciplines.
A guiding principle I carry forward is this:
Gatekeepers do not define destiny; resilience and strategy do.
Challenges and setbacks will arise, but effective leadership is measured by one’s ability to adapt, redirect, and advance despite circumstances.
Success is built on persistence and the ability to transform vision into opportunity.