Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors is excited to announce that seven individuals have been promoted to Members of the firm.
We are pleased to recognize their past accomplishments, and we celebrate their future endeavors as they embark on this new chapter of their careers.
Amber Stout, CPA (Client Accounting Services, Huntsville), has over nine years of dedicated service in the government contracting industry with expertise in various aspects of the field. She is responsible for providing guidance to both her team and clients, and she offers comprehensive advisory services to help clients navigate complex regulatory environments and optimize their growth and profitability.
Ana Goodman, CPA (Audit, Fort Walton Beach), primarily focuses on common interest realty associations, and she serves as one of the firm’s industry leaders. She is responsible for overseeing the coordination of audit work with clients and the audit team, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration throughout engagements.
Charles Emert, CPA (Tax, Atlanta), has more than 10 years of public accounting experience. His primary responsibilities include tax compliance, tax and succession planning, and incentives for various tax credits. He also works with clients in the construction, real estate, healthcare and private equity industries.
Chris Branch, CPA (Tax, Birmingham), leads the firm’s Opportunity Zones program efforts and was named as one of the Top 25 Opportunity Zone Tax Specialists from across the country. He is an accomplished thought leader and expert who has written educational white papers and blog articles and presented at events and webinars.
Kathy Rudder, CPA (Tax, Huntsville), is the Service Area Leader for the firm’s Huntsville Tax Division. She has more than 20 years of experience in public and industry accounting with a focus on real estate. Kathy loves to demystify all things numbers for her clients and to connect them with the resources at Warren Averett that can help them thrive.
Pete Loney, CPA, PFS (Tax, Tampa), joined Warren Averett in 2019 and has over 12 years of public accounting experience. His primary responsibilities include tax planning and managing and reviewing corporate, partnership, trust and individual tax returns.
Rick Raleigh, CPA (Transaction Advisory Services, Tampa), has more than 10 years of public accounting experience. He is primarily responsible for financial diligence for mergers and acquisitions, with extensive experience with buy-side and sell-side due diligence.
“We are so grateful and fortunate to have these individuals as new Members,” said Mary Elliott, Chief Executive Officer at Warren Averett.
“They consistently put Warre Averett’s values into action, and their hard work, strong relationships and commitment to success exemplify what our firm is all about. We look forward to their continued influence on the firm and can’t wait to see how they impact their clients and their communities in the future.”
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