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Ed Williams, CPA Co-founder and Managing Partner Ed brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to CPA FS. As co-founder of the company, he wanted to use the expertise he gained working in the corporate world to offer more personalized service to individuals and entrepreneurs. Ed’s unique blend of experience means he is just as comfortable discussing a company’s quarterly earnings as he is going over an individual’s tax return. Before co-founding CPA Financial Solutions, Ed served as CFO for various companies in multiple industries including airline, distribution, technology, financial services, restaurant and real estate. He has assisted many start-up companies in the area of business planning and finance. He has a great passion for assisting business owners in achieving success. Ed holds a BBA in accounting from East Tennessee State University. He is a certified public accountant and a member of the Georgia Society of CPA's. He serves on the Tax & Financial Planning Advisory Committee of the American Institute of CPA's. He is a member of North Point Community Church and is active in the leadership. He is an avid golfer and enjoys all outdoor sports.
Laura Williams, CPA Managing Partner of Restaurant Group Laura was a former Partner and Vice-President of Accounting for RTM Restaurant Group, Inc. which operated more than 800 fast food outlets. She began her career at RTM which at that time owned and operated 60 stores. She understands what it takes to grow a restaurant company and build the accounting infrastructure that is required. Laura brings that experience and desire to the group to help franchises grow their business. Laura has a BBA in Accounting from the University of Georgia and an MBA in Finance from Georgia State University. She is a CPA and a member of the American Institute of CPA’s and Georgia Society of CPA’s.
Kelly Sellers, CPA Director of Restaurant Group A review of Kelly’s career is like a ride down Main Street. Arby’s. Taco Bell. KFC, Pizza Hut. Oh, and don’t forget Shoney’s, Johnny Carino’s, Captain D’s and Mrs. Winners. His 16 years with all these national brands has given him a unique insight into the restaurant industry. So when it comes to restaurant accounting, finance and treasury, Kelly is a pro. Kelly is a CPA and worked two years as an auditor with Deloitte & Touche. He received a BSBA in accounting from Auburn University in 1987 and now lives in Cumming, Georgia with his family. Kelly is a Little League coach with First Redeemer Sports as well as the budget counselor for First Redeemer Church.
Amanda Smith Director of Communication Amanda oversees and directs the communication for all of CPA FS lines of business. She keeps both our internal and external clients “in the know” and up-to-date and is the link between clients and the firm. She handles marketing and communication for the firm and processes incorporations and business filing requirements for entity formation. She keeps the place running smoothly and professionally. Amanda joined CPA FS in 2003 and has more than 15 years office management and client support experience. She has a BA in English from Georgia State University.
Ashli Aycock, CPA Assistant Director of Restaurant Group Ashli brings to CPA FS an extensive background in the restaurant industry. She was a director of accounting for a multi-concept fast food operator of more than 1000 units for more than 10 years. She understands the needs and challenges restaurant owners face and the solutions that will improve their bottom lines. Ashli has a BBA in Accounting from the University of Georgia. She is a CPA and a member of the Georgia Society of CPA’s.
Sondra Ryder Co-Director of Corporate Tax If you were looking for a definition of a corporate tax expert, you might want to look at Sondra’s resume. She is former director of corporate tax and payroll for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia. She also handled federal and state corporate tax filings for BCBS and was involved in the development and implementation of tax savings strategies for the company. In addition, Sondra worked on the coordination of the IRS examination of Blue Cross and its subsidiaries. Before working at BCBS, Sondra was tax manager for Fleet Finance of Georgia, a publicly-traded company. While there, she handled all preparation of federal and state tax and information returns for 25 subsidiaries. Sondra began her career at Arthur Andersen and Co. in Atlanta. She has a BS in accounting from Clemson University and a master’s in accounting and taxation from the University of Georgia.
Sabrina Estime Staff Accountant As staff accountant, Sabrina specializes in helping business owners spend less time on accounting and more time on making money. Her particular areas of expertise are in real estate and small business accounting. Sabrina has a BBA in accounting from Florida Atlantic University and is pursuing a master’s degree of taxation at Georgia State University. She is a member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Sabrina is a member of Trinity Chapel and is involved in other civic organizations.
Mandi Martin, CPA Co-Director of Corporate Tax Mandi Martin has extensive experience in public and private accounting with an emphasis on tax compliance for individuals and small business. In addition to being a CPA licensed in Georgia, she is a licensed certified valuation analyst. She graduated summa cum laude with a BBA in accounting from Georgia State University. Mandi also is a member of the American Institute of CPA’s and the Georgia Society of CPA’s.