GSCPA Members Recognized on Forbes Best-in-State CPAs List
The Forbes Best-in-State CPAs list has been released, and we’re proud to share that many GSCPA members are among those honored this year. This recognition highlights CPAs who demonstrate exceptional expertise, leadership, and commitment to serving their clients and communities.
At GSCPA, we are continually inspired by the impact our members make across Georgia and beyond. From advancing the profession through innovation to upholding the highest standards of integrity and service, these individuals exemplify what it means to be a trusted advisor in today’s evolving financial landscape.
We invite you to join us in celebrating the following GSCPA members recognized on the Forbes Best-in-State CPAs list:
| Name | Firm | Location |
| Jason Blair | Robinson, Grimes | Columbus, Georgia |
| Noel Bowers | PwC | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Tomika Bullet | Windham Brannon | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Albert Butler | Banks, Finley, White | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Eric Butts | PwC | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Rachel Byers-Miller | Alexander, Almand & Bangs | Gainesville, Georgia |
| Jeff Call | Bennett Thrasher | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Sam Clark | Carr Riggs & Ingram | Atlanta, Georgia |
| LeighAnn Costley | Frazier & Deeter | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Danica Dilligard | EY | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Angela Donnelly | Forvis Mazars | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Yelena Epova | Aprio | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Kathryn Fletcher | Draffin & Tucker | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Scott Flynn | KPMG | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Kathie Gottlieb | Carr Riggs & Ingram | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Matthew Gunning | Carr Riggs & Ingram | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Kim Hartsock | Warren Averett | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Melissa Herbert | Warren Averett | Atlanta, Georgia |
| William Hickman | Dabbs, Hickman, Hill & Cannon | Statesboro, Georgia |
| Edwin Hill | Dabbs, Hickman, Hill & Cannon | Statesboro, Georgia |
| Carlton Hodges | Caines, Hodges | Savannah, Georgia |
| Albert Hurston Jr. | Right Choice Accounting Solutions | Snellville, Georgia |
| Candace Jackson | Moore Colson | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Malinda Johnston | The Cleveland Group | Augusta, Georgia |
| Jeremy Jones | Frazier & Deeter | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Richard Kopelman | Aprio | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Kendra LaFleur | Forvis Mazars | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Sean T. Lager | Frazier & Deeter | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Heidi LaMarca | Windham Brannon | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Mike McCarthy | Baker Tilly | Savannah, Georgia |
| Seth McDaniel | Frazier & Deeter | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Elizabeth Miller | Moore Colson | Marietta, Georgia |
| Michael Mixon | Mixon, Mixon, Brown & Tench | Clarkesville, Georgia |
| Vivian Myers | Dabbs, Hickman, Hill & Cannon | Statesboro, Georgia |
| Tiffany Orr | Carr Riggs & Ingram | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Regina Page | Tax & Accounting Solutions | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Leslie Patterson | EY | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Jason Perry | Grant Thornton | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Clay L. Pilgrim | Rushton | Gainesville, Georgia |
| Nicholas Rider | Mauldin & Jenkins | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Navneet Sharma | KNAV Advisory | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Nishta Sharma | KNAV Advisory | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Michael Smith | EY | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Sean Taylor | Smith + Howard | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Darrell Thaw | Thaw & Company | St. Simons Island, Georgia |
| Deborah Thaw | Thaw & Company | St. Simons Island, Georgia |
| Michael W. Thompson | CLA | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Alan Vaughn | Aprio | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Leslie Walker | PwC | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Ian Waller | Nichols, Cauley & Associates | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Tyler Wright | Moore Colson | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Austin York | Dabbs, Hickman, Hill & Cannon | Savannah, Georgia |
This recognition highlights the incredible work these professionals are doing every day for their clients, organizations, and communities and we're proud to celebrate them!
View the list from Forbes here.