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Growth presents unique challenges for North Fulton Chamber

Transportation, workforce head list of trials facing business group NORTH FULTON, GA – February 13, 2017 – With the surge in business growth over the past several years, the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce has worked to keep the climate ripe…

Frazier & Deeter Joins PKF International Network of Independent Firms

It has been a successful start to the year for PKF International, with the signing of Frazier & Deeter LLC, one of the top 100 firms of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) in the US, to re-join its global network of…

Frazier & Deeter Names Three New Partners

Atlanta, GA – January 24, 2017 – Frazier & Deeter, a nationally ranked CPA firm, is pleased to announce that three members of the firm have been named to Partner. Jennifer Gruner, Jodi Prevost and Brandon Sherman were elected to…

Frazier & Deeter Partner Roger W. Lusby, III named Chairman of Greater Nort …

Frazier & Deeter Partner Roger W. Lusby, III will become Chairman of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC) starting this month. “I am excited to serve the North Fulton community in this role,” said Lusby, Office Managing Partner…

Frazier & Deeter names new Managing Partner of Tampa office

Frazier & Deeter CPA today announced that Tax Partner Mike Hendricks has been named the new Managing Partner for the Tampa office of the firm. Hendricks joined the Tampa office in 2014 while also serving as the Co-Chair of Frazier…

PCI Security Council names Frazier & Deeter a PCI Qualified Security Assess …

Frazier & Deeter has been added to the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards Council’s list of Qualified Security Assessor Companies. “Frazier & Deeter is delighted to be named an approved Qualifed Security Assessor Company,” said Seth McDaniel, Managing…

Workiva and Frazier & Deeter Announce Strategic Partnership to Help Compani …

Workiva a leading provider of enterprise cloud solutions for productivity, accountability and insight into business data, and Frazier & Deeter, a nationally recognized CPA and advisory firm, jointly announced today a strategic partnership to help companies modernize governance, risk and…

Frazier & Deeter announces Paul Dubsky as new leader of National Transactio …

Former Big 4 and top 10 Atlanta CPA firm transaction services executive brings years of experience to lead one of Frazier & Deeter’s fastest growing practices August 8, 2016 Atlanta, GA. Frazier & Deeter announced the addition of Paul Dubsky…

Frazier & Deeter expands healthcare information security services to includ …

Frazier & Deeter announced the expansion of the firm’s Process, Risk & Governance services to include HITRUST Common Security Framework (CSF) assessment and related services. “Healthcare organizations face a daunting array of compliance requirements related to data security and privacy,”…

Frazier & Deeter CPA announces web series for women business owners

F&D’s Women Business Leadership web series will explore topics of interest to women business leaders seeking to accelerate business growth July 27, 2016. Frazier & Deeter today announced the launch of a web series that will provide women business owners…

Partner Terri Lawson radio interview

Terri Lawson, Partner-in-Charge of Tax, interviewed on High Velocity Radio Frazier & Deeter tax partner Terri Lawson shares the story of her career path as a mother of triplets who is now leading the firm’s national tax practice. In this…

FD Expands Real Estate Practice with Project Finance Services

Lance Healy joins Frazier & Deeter to lead FD Real Asset Advisors Atlanta, GA – June 23 – Frazier & Deeter has expanded its real estate services with the addition of FD Real Asset Advisors, LLC (“FDRAA”), a specialized advisory…

Frazier & Deeter named one of the Top 10 Best Public Accounting Firms in th …

Firm recognized as both a Best Firm for Women and for Leadership Equity based on strong representation of women among partners and principals Atlanta, GA. June 9, 2016. Frazier & Deeter CPAs & Advisors has been named one of the…

Roger W. Lusby, III Named a Top Ten Public Accounting Professional in Georgia

Frazier & Deeter’s Office Managing Partner Alpharetta named a Top 10 Public Accounting Professional in Georgia by the National Academy of Public Accounting Professionals Atlanta, GA. May 12, 2016 – Frazier & Deeter, one of the nation’s largest and fastest…

Frazier & Deeter CPA named an Elite Provider by the American Land Title Ass …

March 29, 2016. Frazier & Deeter announced today that the firm has been named an Elite Provider by the American Land Title Association (ALTA). “We are delighted to have added this important ALTA designation to the firm’s list of achievements,” said Seth McDaniel,…

Frazier & Deeter CPA Completes ALTA Best Practices Testing for Seven Georgi …

March 7, 2016. Atlanta, GA.  Frazier & Deeter, one of the nation’s largest CPA firms, announced today that seven Georgia law firms have completed testing and earned certification under the  American Land Title Association (ALTA) Best Practices certification program administered…

Frazier & Deeter Adds Business Development Executive in Nashville

Katie Koban Braddy Joins the Frazier & Deeter Business Development Team Nashville, TN – February 8 – Frazier & Deeter, CPA and Advisory firm, announced today that Katie Koban Braddy has joined the firm as a Business Development Executive in the firm’s…

Michael Whitacre joins Frazier & Deeter’s Corporate Tax Practice

Atlanta, GA – February 4 – Michael Whitacre has joined the CPA and Advisory firm of Frazier & Deeter as a Partner in the firm’s Tax Practice.  Whitacre has more than 30 years of experience in auditing and taxation in public accounting….

IPA Spotlight On … LeighAnn Costley, Frazier & Deeter

January 6, 2016 by IPA Name: LeighAnn Costley Title: Partner Firm Name: Frazier & Deeter No. of offices: 4 No. of employees: 300+ Accomplishments: Leadership Atlanta class of 2013, Atlanta Business Chronicle“Up and Comers” award, Philanthropic Leader of Tomorrow award, Executive Women of Emory’s Goizueta School of Business…

Frazier & Deeter Appoints Four New Partners

Mullins and Quindsland become audit partners, Nations becomes a tax partner, and Sammons becomes partner in the Process, Risk and Governance Practice Atlanta, GA. (January 13, 2016) —Frazier & Deeter, a nationally ranked CPA firm, is pleased to announce that…

FD Fund Administration Names Tom DiEgidio to Lead Private Equity Practice

FD Fund Administration adds Leader of Private Equity Services Practice November 30, 2015 Philadelphia, PA – FD Fund Administration announced today the addition of Tom DiEgidio as the leader of FD Fund Administration’s Private Equity Services Practice. DiEgidio joins the…

David Deeter named to INSIDE Public Accounting’s 2015 Five Most Admired Li …

Frazier & Deeter Founder named one of the Accounting Profession’s Top FiveMost Admired Peers in the United States Atlanta, GA. October 13, 2015 – Frazier & Deeter is pleased to announce that David Deeter has been named a 2015 Most Admired Peer, according to…

FD Women Business Leadership Initiative Celebrates 5th Anniversary

Program supports women executives and women business owners as they pursue business and professional goals September 24, 2015 Atlanta, GA. Frazier & Deeter announced today that the firm’s Women Business Leadership Initiative has reached its fifth year as one of…

Frazier & Deeter Named a 2015 Best Accounting Firm to Work for

Accounting Today names top 100 Best Accounting Firms to Work for Frazier & Deeter was recently named as one of the 2015 Accounting Today’s Best Accounting Firms to Work for. Accounting Today has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify…

Frazier & Deeter named Best of the Best CPA firm 2015

INSIDE Public Accounting has named Frazier & Deeter as a Best of the Best Firm in 2015. This is the 9th consecutive year that Frazier & Deeter has achieved this honor. INSIDE Public Accounting’s (IPA’s) annual Best of the Best…

Frazier & Deeter CPA names Tracey Webb Leader of ALTA Compliance Practice

Nationally ranked CPA firm adds real estate industry executive to lead ALTA Best Practices attestation needs created by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (July 29, 2015) Atlanta, GA Frazier & Deeter, one of the nation’s largest CPA firms, announced the addition…

Frazier & Deeter Partners with Aspiring Professional Golfer Ollie Schnieder …

World’s Number 1 Ranked Amateur Turns Professional and Aligns with Leading CPA Firm (July 22, 2015) Atlanta, GA,– Frazier & Deeter announced a marketing and business relationship with Ollie Schniederjans, the world’s former No. 1 ranked amateur golfer. Ollie announced…

FEI Tampa Bay Chapter joins with Frazier & Deeter CPA to Offer Financial Ex …

In a joint announcement today, Frazier & Deeter, one of the top 60 CPA and advisory firms in the country, and the Tampa Bay Chapter of Financial Executives International (FEI) announced the expansion of Financial Executive Think-Tank (FETT) to Tampa…

Frazier & Deeter Partner Ruth Bartlett named President of the UGA Alumni As …

Ruth Bartlett (BBA ’76), Audit Partner at Frazier & Deeter, has been chosen as the President of the University of Georgia Alumni Association (“The UGA Alumni Association”). On July 1, 2015 Bartlett will begin serving a two-year term. As part…

Frazier & Deeter Expands Process, Risk & Governance Practice

New team members announced in Nashville and Tampa Frazier & Deeter, one of the top 60 CPA and advisory firms in the country, continues to expand its Process, Risk & Governance (PRG) Practice, with additional team members named in Nashville…

Frazier & Deeter Community Service Day Supports Atlanta and North Fulton-Ar …

Frazier & Deeter donates a day of service on June 18th Frazier & Deeter CPAs and advisors announces the firm’s third annual Community Service Day, which will take place on Thursday, June 18th. “Community Service Day is a way for Frazier…

Frazier & Deeter Business Development Manager, Lori Rodriguez, campaigns to …

Frazier & Deeter’s longtime support of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman of the Year Campaign continues in Tampa. Lori Rodriguez, Regional Business Development & Marketing Manager at Frazier & Deeter’s Tampa office, is running for the Leukemia…

F&D Partner selected to serve on the International Federation of Accountant …

Audit Partner and Leader of the Technology Practice, Sean Lager, appointed to prestigious international accounting committee. March 26, 2015.  Atlanta, GA. Sean Lager, Frazier & Deeter Audit Partner and Leader of the Technology Practice, has become a member of the International…

Frazier Deeter Named in SEC Audit Engagement Leader Rankings

Latest Accounting Today rankings place Frazier & Deeter amongst top Firms in SEC Audit Practice Growth Accounting Today has named Frazier & Deeter in the top 14 accounting firms in 4th quarter 2014 growth of new public company clients. Also…

Frazier Deeter expands Womens Business Leadership Program to Nashville and Tampa

Frazier & Deeter, one of the top 60 CPA and advisory firms in the country, announced today the expansion of the firm’s Women’s Business Leadership Program to Nashville and Tampa. The Frazier & Deeter Women’s Business Leadership Program was created…

Nashville Entrepreneur Center Announces Frazier Deeter as new Sponsor

The Nashville Entrepreneur Center (EC), an industry leader in the acceleration and growth of startup businesses, today announced a new sponsorship with Frazier & Deeter designed to further support startup activity in Nashville. The Nashville Entrepreneur Center will work with Frazier &…

F&D Partner Wayne Reid will be Presented the Lifetime Achievement Award by …

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Georgia Bio will honor two industry leaders and long-time Georgia Bio supporters at the Annual Georgia Bio Awards Dinner Jan. 22. Being honored are Wayne Reid of Frazier & Deeter and the late Dr. Clifton Baile of the University…

Frazier Deeter Names Three New Partners

Three new partners have been elected at Frazier & Deeter, a nationally ranked CPA firm. Donna Beatty, Beth Garrett and Kelly Garrison were elected to partner based on their expertise, client service and contributions to the firm. Beatty and Garrison…

Update on the Medical Device Excise Tax

Section 1405 of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, P.L. 111-152 (which amended the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148), provides that any “manufacturer, producer, or importer” of taxable medical devices must pay a tax equal to…

FD Names Sean Lager Head of the Technology Practice

Effective November 1, 2014, Sean Lager has been appointed the Practice Leader of the Technology Practice of Frazier & Deeter, one of the largest CPA & advisory firms in the country. As the Technology Practice Leader, Lager will lead the…

FD Sponsors Southeast Bio Investor and Partnering Forum

Frazier & Deeter today announced it is a sponsor of the Southeast BIO Investor & Partnering Forum, supporting life science companies across the Southeast region of the United States. The Forum, now in its 16th year, works to advance biopharmaceutical,…

Frazier & Deeter Opens Tampa Office

Frazier & Deeter, one of the largest independent certified public accounting firms in the nation, announced today that it has entered the Tampa market. The Frazier & Deeter Tampa office will include team members from leading Tampa CPA firm Kingery…

F&D Named 2014 Best of the Best

Frazier & Deeter named a Best of the Best CPA firm for the 8th consecutive year. INSIDE Public Accounting’s (IPA’s) annual Best of the Best recognition honors 50 CPA firms across the country for their overall superior financial and operational…

2014 Rankings Inside Public Accounting

Inside Public Accounting (IPA) has published its annual listing of the largest CPA firms in the United States. Frazier & Deeter rose eight points in the ranking since the August 2013 list, moving from #71 to #63. This result is…

2014 Launch Pad 2X Call for Nominations

Atlanta’s Exclusive Entrepreneurs’ Program Designed to Foster the Success of Women-Run Companies Accepting Candidates for 2014 Program LaunchPad2X, an Atlanta-based women entrepreneurship program, announced today a call for applicants, seeking women founders and CEOs who are interested in accelerating the growth…

FD Recognized for Leadership Equity

Frazier & Deeter Named a Best Accounting Firm for Women’s Leadership Equity  2014 Accounting MOVE Project Recognizes Accounting Firms with High Percentages of Female Leadership Frazier & Deeter, a nationally ranked top 100 CPA and Advisory firm, was named one…

2014 Atlanta Community Day

Frazier & Deeter CPAs and advisors announced the firm’s second Atlanta area Community Service Day, which will take place on Thursday, June 12th with seven local organizations. “Community Service Day is one of the ways we encourage our people to use…

Frazier & Deeter Hosts Third Annual Leadership Council

Rising talent in the accounting profession take part in a two day interactive program Frazier & Deeter announced today the Third Annual Leadership Council will be held on May 15th and 16th held in the firm’s Atlanta office.  This program provides 16…

Speakers announced for May 14 Growth Game Changers Event

Atlanta, Georgia. April 17, 2014 Today Frazier & Deeter announced speakers for a panel event to be held on May 14th in Atlanta, Georgia. Speakers at the event will include Jenny Bloom, the Chief Financial Officer of MailChimp, Debra Kline, the Co-founder…

Frazier Deeter Announces Leadership Addition for State and Local Tax Practice

John Corn has joined the CPA and Advisory firm of Frazier & Deeter as a Principal in the firm’s State and Local Tax (SALT) practice, in the Atlanta office.  Corn is a SALT generalist and specializes in tax credits and…

Accounting Today 2014 Top 100 Listing

Accounting Today has published their 2014 annual ranking of the Top 100 CPA firms in the country. Frazier & Deeter was once again named a Pacesetter firm, as the 10th fastest growing firm among the top 100. The firm rose…

Frazier & Deeter named Top CPA firm in Atlanta for Employee Benefit and Com …

The Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2013 listing of the top firms in Atlanta for Employee Benefit and Compensation  Consulting revealed that Frazier & Deeter has moved up in the rankings to become the #5 firm in the region, and the only…

Top 100 Ranking

Accounting Today published their annual ranking of CPA firms on March 11, 2013.  Frazier & Deeter was once again named a top 100 firm, moving from 74th to 69th largest CPA & Advisory firm in the nation. The firm’s rapid growth also…

FD Partner appointed to AICPA Technical Issues Committee

Audit Partner Sean Lager Appointed To Key CPA Committee Frazier & Deeter Audit Partner Sean Lager has been appointed to the Technical Issues Committee of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. “We are pleased to have Sean serve our…

Atlanta Journal Constitution Accounting firm known for expertise

The Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Up Close profile of Frazier & Deeter and the firm’s Managing Partner, Seth McDaniel, discusses the firm’s exceptional growth rate, with revenue increasing from $34.9 million in 2010 to a projected $53 million in 2013. With…

Frazier & Deeter named Best of the Best CPA firm 2013

INSIDE Public Accounting has named Frazier & Deeter as a Best of the Best Firm in 2013. This is the 7th consecutive year that Frazier & Deeter has achieved this honor INSIDE Public Accounting’s (IPA’s) annual Best of the Best…

Community Service Day Supports Atlanta-Area Non-Profits

Atlanta, Georgia (PRWEB) August 21, 2013. Frazier & Deeter CPAs and advisors announced the firm’s first Atlanta area Community Service Day, which will take place on Friday, August 23rd. “This is an exciting new tradition that builds on our firm’s…

Grant Thornton Executive Beth Newton to Lead National Learning and Development I …

Frazier & Deeter CPAs and advisors announced that Beth Newton, SPHR, formerly Senior Manager, Global People and Culture with Grant Thornton International, has joined Frazier & Deeter to lead the firm’s national learning and people development initiatives. “Frazier & Deeter is…

IPA 2013 rankings

Inside Public Accounting has reported on the nation’s largest 100 firms for 23 years. IPA’s independent rankings and report is among the longest-running, most accurate and up-to-date report of the nation’s largest accounting firms. In the 2013 rankings Frazier &…

Atlanta Journal Constitution – Accounting firm to leave Bank of America Pl …

Accounting firm to leave Bank of America Plaza

Frazier & Deeter Announces FD Fund Administration

New venture by the Nation’s 69th largest CPA firm addresses governance, administration and reporting needs of Real Estate and Institutional Investment community Frazier & Deeter announced today the launch of a new venture, FD Fund Administration. “FD Fund Administration provides outsourced…

Atlanta Business Chronicle Investing in Women Led Businesses

The Atlanta Business Chronicle blogger Ruchika Tulshyan writes about the Women-Led Business (WLB) segment. In a recent study published by the Small Business Administration regarding funding from Venture Capitalists. The study found that while WLBs were less likely to receive…

Journal of Accountancy Doing Business Abroad

February 2013 Journal of Accountancy. An increasing number of small to mid-size businesses are expanding beyond the U.S., but operating as a global business opens new issues with financial implications such as local tax laws, differing regulations, repatriation of cash…

Journal of Accountancy looks at IFRS progress

The SEC issued a report on IFRS in July, outlining concerns. In late October the IFRS Foundation responded with an 84 page report. The Journal of Accountancy article looks at the evolving situation, including an assessment from Frazier & Deeter partner…

Jon McKee joins FD as Audit Partner

Frazier & Deeter Adds Partner to Audit Practice Jon McKee brings additional Big 4 audit experience to nation’s 82nd largest CPA firm Jon McKee, CPA, has joined the CPA firm of Frazier & Deeter as a Partner in the firm’s Audit…

Frazier Deeter Announces Speakers for January 25 Entrepreneur Event

Nationally recognized experts speaking at Nashville event Today Frazier & Deeter and The Oxford Center for Entrepreneurs announced speakers for an entrepreneur event to be held on January 25th in Nashville, Tennessee. Speakers at the event will include Bo Burlingham, Cliff…

2012 Year End Tax Interview with Jason Meadows

Frazier & Deeter Tax Partner Jason Meadows was interviewed on October 16th regarding the complex tax situation this year, which is being called “Taxmageddon.” With healthcare reform changes ramping up along with the end of the Bush-era tax relief measures, there…

Frazier and Deeter adds 17 new hires

Frazier & Deeter has added 17 new members to their team, including 13 new hires in Atlanta and four in Nashville. “Our people are what makes us special and we are excited to be adding another exceptional team of new…

Philanthropy Day covered by the Atlanta Business Chronicle

Atlanta Business Chronicle writer Maria Saporta wrote about National Philanthropy Day on September 14th. Philanthropy Day to honor exceptional women Women will take center stage at this year’s National Philanthropy Day Awards luncheon at the Georgia Aquarium on Thursday, Oct….

FD is Best of the Best 2012

For the past 19 years, 50 firms in the nation earn the IPA Best of the Best designation. In 2012, more than 430 firms participated in the annual INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) survey, and only 50 of those firms received…

Atlanta Dream announce Frazier & Deeter as Founding Sponsor of new Atlanta …

Nation’s 82nd largest CPA firm is recognized for co-creation and support of WNBA’s Atlanta Dream’s initiative for the women-led business community. Frazier & Deeter and the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream announced today the extension of their strategic partnership that began with…

FD support of American Cancer Society

Frazier & Deeter’s support of the American Cancer Society made news this summer. The Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Peach Buzz column highlighted the success Frazier & Deeter and other supporters had in raising $300,000 for the Hope Lodge at Emory University.  As part…

Frazier and Deeter named founding sponsor Inspiring Women

Journal of Accountancy IFRS

The Journal of Accountancy turned to FD Partner Sean Lager for insight regarding IFRS in their article “With SEC report looming, uncertainty over IFRS expected to linger.” Although the release of a long-awaited SEC staff report discussing IFRS adoption is imminent, uncertainty…

Frazier & Deeter and ControlScan Announce Strategic Partnership

Nation’s 77th largest CPA firm combines forces with leading provider of Payment Card Industry (PCI) Compliance and Security solutions to provide broader and more efficient compliance services for mid-market businesses. In a joint announcement today, certified public accounting firm Frazier & Deeter, LLC…

Jason Meadows New Managing Partner in Nashville

Frazier and Deeter, the nation’s 77th largest CPA firm, adds new leadership role, increasing depth to large public company, healthcare and technology practices in Nashville Frazier & Deeter, a nationally recognized CPA and advisory firm, announced today that Jason Meadows…

Frazier & Deeter, LLC announces intent to acquire Nashville–based Work &# …

Nation’s 77th largest accounting firm signals beginning of a national expansion initiative with its entry into the Nashville, Tennessee marketplace. ATLANTA, GEORGIA (May 4, 2012) – Frazier & Deeter LLC, one of the largest independent certified public accounting firms in the…

Nashville Business Journal, May 4.

Atlanta accounting giant Frazier & Deeter LLC is planting a flag in Middle Tennessee, buying Nashville-based Work & Greer in a move that could double the size of the local firm. Read more.

Partners of Atlanta-based CPA firm, Faucett, Taylor & Associates, to Join F …

Frazier & Deeter, one of the largest independent certified public accounting firms in the nation, announces the CPA firm of Faucett, Taylor & Associates has become part of Frazier & Deeter, effective November 1, 2011. The addition of Faucett Taylor…

WDDA and Frazier & Deeter Announce Strategic Partnership – Top 100 CP …

Wasington, D.C. and Atlanta, GA – In a joint announcement today, the Window & Door Dealers Alliance (WDDA) and certified public accountants, Frazier & Deeter, formed a strategic partnership to spearhead a new cutting-edge benchmarking service and provide expert analysis…

Frazier & Deeter and WNBA’s Atlanta Dream announce strategic partners …

click here to learn more about Frazier & Deeter’s Ongoing Women Initiatives Leading Business Executives and follow the Atlanta Dream In a joint announcement today, Frazier & Deeter, LLC, and the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream announced a strategic partnership designed to provide more…

FEI Atlanta and Frazier & Deeter announce strategic partnership to expand C …

In a joint announcement today, Financial Executives International (FEI-Atlanta), and Frazier & Deeter announced a strategic partnership to provide greater depth and resources to the Southeastern CFO community. “FEI is considered the leading advocate, peer-to-peer networking organization, and resource for…

Progress Partners of North Fulton Atlanta and Frazier & Deeter announce str …

In a joint announcement today, Progress Partners of North Fulton Atlanta (Progress Partners) and certified public accountants, Frazier & Deeter, LLC, announced a strategic partnership to provide greater depth and resources to the North Fulton Atlanta business community. “The North…