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Former IRS commissioners see challenges for agency
A group of former Internal Revenue Service leaders discussed the state of the IRS at an AICPA tax conference after a wave of departures and layoffs.

Despite AI investments, 88% still rely on manual processes
Audit and advisory leaders are hard at work implementing AI solutions but major implementation hurdles mean that most professionals remain largely dependent on manual processes.

Islamic finance body delays rule shift after investor warnings
The Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions is holding talks with stakeholders on planned changes to rules for sukuk securities.

Human in the loop or human in the lead? Getting AI oversight right
AI now does what once took teams of analysts weeks to complete. Yet, as recent incidents have shown, technology only succeeds when matched with sound governance.

Booth's DFA gets green light for tax-busting Vanguard design
Quant firm Dimensional Fund Advisors has received formal approval to adopt a fund structure that for two decades has been used exclusively by Vanguard.

Chicago's 'job killer' corporate tax plan rejected by committee
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposal to levy a $21-per-employee, per-month tax on companies was shot down by a city council committee on Monday.

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.













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.