SMITH + HOWARD


Associated tags: Automation, SOC, Accounting, Family, PC, Smith, CPA

Locations: IL, CHICAGO, GEORGIA, GE, KROLL

Smith + Howard Launches Podcast "The Worst Advice I Ever Got"

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Monday, April 1, 2024

ATLANTA, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smith + Howard, a leading Atlanta-based accounting and advisory firm, continues to innovate with the launch of "The Worst Advice I Ever Got," a groundbreaking podcast that challenges conventional podcasts by exploring the repercussions of bad advice.

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  • Smith + Howard, a leading Atlanta-based accounting and advisory firm, continues to innovate with the launch of "The Worst Advice I Ever Got," a groundbreaking podcast that challenges conventional podcasts by exploring the repercussions of bad advice.
  • ATLANTA, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smith + Howard, a leading Atlanta-based accounting and advisory firm, continues to innovate with the launch of "The Worst Advice I Ever Got," a groundbreaking podcast that challenges conventional podcasts by exploring the repercussions of bad advice.
  • Hosted by Sean Taylor, CEO of Smith + Howard, "The Worst Advice I Ever Got" features engaging conversations with a diverse array of guests, including entrepreneurs, artists, professionals, influencers, and everyday individuals.
  • Each guest shares their personal experiences with the worst advice they've received and the impact it had on their lives.

Smith + Howard Announces Addition of Marty Dauer as Chief Growth Officer

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

ATLANTA, Ga., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smith + Howard, a leading Atlanta-based tax, accounting, and advisory firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marty Dauer as Chief Growth Officer, a newly created role. Dauer will focus on the expansion of the Smith + Howard Family of Companies through the identification of new service lines and markets, as well as the development of strategic relationships.

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  • Smith + Howard, a leading Atlanta-based tax, accounting, and advisory firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marty Dauer as Chief Growth Officer, a newly created role.
  • ATLANTA, Ga., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smith + Howard, a leading Atlanta-based tax, accounting, and advisory firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marty Dauer as Chief Growth Officer, a newly created role.
  • Dauer will focus on the expansion of the Smith + Howard Family of Companies through the identification of new service lines and markets, as well as the development of strategic relationships.
  • "The addition of Marty Dauer to our team adds deep knowledge and experience in areas critical to the future expansion of our business," said Sean Taylor, CEO of Smith + Howard, when announcing Dauer's appointment.

Smith + Howard Announces Expansion of Benefit Plan Audit Practice

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

ATLANTA, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On January 31, 2024, Smith + Howard, a national tax, accounting and advisory firm headquartered in Atlanta finalized the acquisition of JMM CPAs, a specialty employee benefit plan (EBP) audit practice headquartered in Chicago, IL with clients and employees across the country.

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  • On January 31, 2024, as part of a focused strategy to accelerate the growth of its national footprint, Smith + Howard acquired JMM CPAs, a national employee benefit plan audit practice.
  • ATLANTA, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On January 31, 2024, Smith + Howard, a national tax, accounting and advisory firm headquartered in Atlanta finalized the acquisition of JMM CPAs, a specialty employee benefit plan (EBP) audit practice headquartered in Chicago, IL with clients and employees across the country.
  • The acquisition of JMM CPAs aligns with Smith + Howard's strategic plan to expand the national footprint of its Employee Benefit audit practice.
  • In that arrangement, Smith + Howard, PC, a licensed CPA firm, provides audit and other attest services to its clients, while Smith + Howard Advisory LLC provides tax, accounting and advisory services to its clients.

Smith + Howard Advisory, LLC Adds Travis Shears, CPA as Director in Tax Practice

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Monday, December 11, 2023

ATLANTA, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Travis Shears will join Smith + Howard on January 8, 2024 and will focus primarily on tax compliance and financial advisory projects specific to logistics and manufacturing businesses. Most recently, Travis was Vice President – Tax of a large transportation and logistics business headquartered in Chattanooga. He also spent several years in the large accounting firm arena.

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  • Smith + Howard Advisory, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Travis Shears, CPA as a Director in the Tax Practice of the firm's Chattanooga, Tennessee office.
  • ATLANTA, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Travis Shears will join Smith + Howard on January 8, 2024 and will focus primarily on tax compliance and financial advisory projects specific to logistics and manufacturing businesses.
  • Most recently, Travis was Vice President – Tax of a large transportation and logistics business headquartered in Chattanooga.
  • Kyle Bryant , Managing Partner of the Chattanooga office of Smith + Howard notes, "We are extremely excited to add Travis to our team.

Smith + Howard Advisory, LLC Welcomes Brad Pittman, CPA and Launches Research and Development Tax Credits Practice

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

ATLANTA, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Marc Azar, Partner and Tax Practice Leader of Smith + Howard Advisory, LLC said, "We are excited to have Brad spearhead the launch of our internal Research and Development Practice. Smith + Howard is a trusted partner for our clients' comprehensive business needs. Brad's knowledge and commitment to adding value for our clients greatly enhance our in-house service capabilities."

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  • Smith + Howard is pleased to welcome Brad Pittman, CPA, as Director of Research and Development Tax Credits, an expansion of the firm's tax practice.
  • ATLANTA, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Marc Azar, Partner and Tax Practice Leader of Smith + Howard Advisory, LLC said, "We are excited to have Brad spearhead the launch of our internal Research and Development Practice.
  • He joins Smith + Howard to help drive the implementation, growth, and related delivery of services for the firm's research and development tax credit practice.
  • Prior to joining Smith + Howard, Brad successfully led the R&D tax credit and transfer pricing practices at a global professional services firm.

Smith + Howard Announces the Elevation of Caleb Lloyd to its Partner Group

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

ATLANTA, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smith + Howard announced the elevation of Caleb Lloyd to its partner group, effective November 1, 2023.

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  • Smith + Howard announced the elevation of Caleb Lloyd to its partner group, effective November 1, 2023.
  • ATLANTA, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smith + Howard announced the elevation of Caleb Lloyd to its partner group, effective November 1, 2023.
  • His ability to guide businesses through every step of the financial due diligence process has allowed Smith + Howard to grow its due diligence team and partner with businesses nationwide."
  • We are very excited to have him join the partner group and are proud to recognize him in this way," said Sean C. Taylor, CEO of Smith + Howard.

Smith + Howard Named a Top 200 Firm and a Fastest-Growing Firm by INSIDE Public Accounting

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

ATLANTA, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smith + Howard has been named a Fastest-Growing Firm and, for the 13th consecutive year, a Top 200 Firm in the U.S. by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA). Over the past five years, Smith + Howard's growth, which has been exclusively organic, has moved them up the list from the 137th largest firm to the 103rd largest firm.

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  • Smith + Howard has been named a Fastest-Growing Firm and, for the 13th consecutive year, a Top 200 Firm in the U.S. by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA).
  • Over the past five years, Smith + Howard's growth, which has been exclusively organic, has moved them up the list from the 137th largest firm to the 103rd largest firm.
  • ATLANTA, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smith + Howard has been named a Fastest-Growing Firm and, for the 13th consecutive year, a Top 200 Firm in the U.S. by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA).
  • Over the past five years, Smith + Howard's growth, which has been exclusively organic, has moved them up the list from the 137th largest firm to the 103rd largest firm.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution Names Smith + Howard a Top Workplace

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Saturday, March 25, 2023

ATLANTA, March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the 13th consecutive year, Smith + Howard has been named a Top Workplace in Atlanta by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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  • For the 13th consecutive year, Smith + Howard has been named a Top Workplace in Atlanta by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
  • ATLANTA, March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the 13th consecutive year, Smith + Howard has been named a Top Workplace in Atlanta by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
  • "Smith & Howard" is the brand name under which Smith & Howard PC and Smith & Howard Advisory LLC provide professional services.
  • Our use of the terms "our firm" and "we" and "us" and terms of similar import, denote the alternative practice structure conducted by Smith & Howard PC and Smith & Howard Advisory LLC.

Smith + Howard's Partner Group Welcomes Robert "Bob" Cutolo

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

ATLANTA, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smith + Howard is pleased to welcome Robert "Bob" Cutolo as a Partner within the firm's Tax Practice.

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  • Smith + Howard is pleased to welcome Robert Cutolo as a Partner within the firm's Tax Practice.
  • ATLANTA, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smith + Howard is pleased to welcome Robert "Bob" Cutolo as a Partner within the firm's Tax Practice.
  • "The addition of Bob Cutolo bolsters our tax practice, brings added expertise and allows us to expand our reach to clients across the U.S. and internationally," said Marc Azar, Partner and Tax Practice Leader at Smith + Howard.
  • Prior to joining Smith + Howard, Bob spent over 20 years at national, big four and regional public accounting firms.

ProNovos and Smith + Howard Announce Strategic Partnership

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Saturday, August 13, 2022

ATLANTA, Aug. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Construction analytics provider ProNovos and tax, accounting and advisory firm Smith + Howard are joining forces to better serve contractors.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Construction analytics provider ProNovos and tax, accounting and advisory firm Smith + Howard are joining forces to better serve contractors.
  • In a strategic agreement signed earlier this month by the Atlanta-based firms, contractors that rely on Smith and Howard for accounting, audit, tax and other services will gain easy access to technology and analytics solutions provided by ProNovos.
  • Smith and Howard will invest in the startup and support its mission of improving contractor performance through the power of data.
  • Wealth management services are provided through Smith and Howard Wealth Management and indirect tax services through the firm's subsidiary, Synexus Tax Solutions.