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TIGTA makes plans for IRS investigations next year
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration will examine the workforce reductions by the Trump administration and the elimination of paper checks.

Springline Advisory adds Infinity Globus, Smart Accountants
Springline Advisory acquired Infinity Globus and Smart Accountants, both based in Ahmedabad, India, expanding the firm's international reach.

Rude clients hurt audit quality
Nasty behavior by individuals at client companies toward auditors is widespread and can negatively affect auditor judgment, according a new academic study.

Combat fraud in business valuations
When valuing a company, a valuation analyst can play a critical role in identifying potential fraud risks and assessing whether management has implemented adequate measures.

Chicago hit by record property tax hike as office values fall
Chicago homeowners are getting hit with a record property tax hike after downtown office buildings and other commercial real estate values fell again.

Safe Harbor launches platform for cannabis industry
Safe Harbor, a fintech serving cannabis and hemp operators, launched a platform with bookkeeping, payroll and CFO support.

Resorts World to ask NY to reconsider casino tax rates after bid
The company, part of Malaysia's Genting Group, wants the state to lower its proposed tax rate or raise the levy that may be imposed on the other bidders.

Grant Thornton is said to study options for $2B India unit
Grant Thornton International is considering a possible minority stake sale of its Indian unit or a merger with its operations in the U.S. or Europe.

How accountants can power small-business growth
Clients increasingly view their accountants not just as compliance partners, but as essential growth engines. They don't just need a tax return and help with compliance, they need a strategic partner.

Trump pulls Korb's nomination for IRS chief counsel
Pressure from political activist Laura Loomer apparently torpedoed the nomination of Donald Korb, who had previously served as chief counsel under President George W. Bush.













About Us

Bill Frost

Bill received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a Master’s of Business Administration from Georgia State University.  Bill worked for the Internal Revenue Service and for a national public accounting firm before starting his own practice in 1972.  Bill Frost and Charlie Fiveash were partners at Fiveash & Frost, LLP until Charlie’s retirement in December 2013.  Bill is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants.  Bill is married and has three children and seven grandchildren.

Jennifer Bare

Jennifer received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Georgia and a Master’s in Taxation from Georgia State University.  Jennifer began her accounting and tax career at Georgia- Pacific Corporation and has been working in public accounting since 1999.  Jennifer is a member of the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants.  Jennifer is married and has three children.

Jan Byrd

Jan joined our firm in January 2014.  Jan is a Certified Public Accountant with an Accounting degree from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa.  Jan has work experience in both fields of audit and tax.  Jan is married and has three children.