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IRS says it's back to normal, post-shutdown
Staff have begun working through the backlog of correspondence and messages, and are expected to begin reaching out to tax pros and taxpayers soon.

Staying independent in the age of private equity
It's more than possible for firms to forego private equity investment — but it requires serious planning and discipline.

Intuit partners with OpenAI on ChatGPT apps
Intuit has announced a multiyear partnership with OpenAI to develop branded finance apps that can be accessed directly within ChatGPT, a deal worth over $100 million.

On the move: Big Four LA leaders beautify city
Financial Accounting Foundation appoints new trustees; MGO business management professionals awarded industry accolades; and more news from across the profession.

Sax acquires SCL Consulting
Top 75 Firm Sax acquired SCL Consulting in Maryland, effective Nov. 14, 2025, strengthening its client advisory services and growing its Mid-Atlantic footprint.

Tech News: KPMG hails ISO 42001 certification
Plus, Schellman becomes the first U.S.-based body for MTCS certification; Intuit launches partnerships with Cherry Bekaert, Rehmann; and other accounting tech news.

Teaching tax policy: What the OBBBA means for young professionals
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act offers a striking example of how policy design can favor businesses over individual taxpayers, particularly young professionals.

Will AI leave your firm naked and afraid?
Artificial intelligence is shining a spotlight on accounting firms and showing what's working and what's broken.

NASBA, AICPA want comments on CPE changes
The deadline for public comment on proposed changes to continuing professional education standards is fast approaching.

IRS offers tax break to lenders for farm loans
The IRS and the Treasury released interim guidance giving new tax benefits to banks that provide loans secured by rural or agricultural real property.













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.