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The Adopt, Test, Monitor framework can help CPA firms navigate the overwhelming AI landscape. But the landscape has shifted dramatically since it was introduced.

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A recent poll found nearly half of accounting software buyers are disappointed by their purchase.

Taxpayer Advocate foresees tax season challenges at IRS
National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins warned in her annual report to Congress that this tax season is likely to bring bigger challenges for taxpayers who encounter problems with the Internal Revenue Service.

SEC charges ADM $40M for accounting, disclosure fraud
The SEC charged Archer-Daniels-Midland Company and its three former executives with accounting and disclosure fraud.

MyCPE One launches web development service
Continuing professional education platform MyCPE One has introduced a website development service designed for CPA and accounting firms.

Why taxes are AI's kryptonite
Taxes are heavily context dependent, complex and require precise calculations. The consequences of getting them wrong are significant.

Mamdani pushes for tax hikes on wealthy New Yorkers to fill budget gap
The New York City mayor is amping up pressure on Governor Kathy Hochul to hike taxes for the richest residents and corporations.













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.