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Senate Dems probe IRS chief nominee's donations
What the senators call 'unusually timed contributions' came in immediately after Donald Trump named Billy Long as his pick.

Trump berates Republicans to 'Stop talking,' pass tax cuts
President Donald Trump called on members of his party to unite behind his economic agenda in Congress, putting pressure on factions of lawmakers who are calling for last-minute changes to the legislation to drop their demands.

97% say CPA firms not using tech efficiently
While CPA firms far and wide have made major technology investments over the years, the vast majority of accountants say they're not being used to their full potential.

Practice Profile: From club member to club advisor
Changing regs and member needs keep Richard O'Leary on his toes as he guides PP&Co.'s hospitality practice and its many club clients

Trump tax bill fails in House panel
Hard-line conservatives bucked President Donald Trump and blocked the massive tax bill over cost concerns.

Grant Thornton to add GT Netherlands
With private equity backing, Grant Thornton Advisors is rapidly expanding its international platform.

Firms to disable Windows Recall, but third parties remain a risk
Despite security enhancements from Microsoft, CPA firms are likely to disable the controversial Recall feature in Windows 11, which uses AI to create a precise record of user activity.

AAM names Accounting Marketer of the Year
The Association for Accounting Marketing recognized five individuals and bestowed 16 firm awards for excellence in the field.

Tech news: Makosi rolls out AI agent for EBP audits
Plus, OneStream announces new AI agents, other solutions; Suralink rolls out request-to-test solution; and other accounting tech news and updates.

On the move: REDW names first director of client success
INCPAS hosts leadership event; KNAV welcomes new partner; and more news from across the profession.













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.