Christy Pierce, CPA
Managing Partner

Your connection to advanced tax and financial solutions

“Anyone who has worked in the real estate industry knows how complicated the financing, deal structuring, accounting and tax planning can become. While someone who doesn’t know this business can easily be overwhelmed, I thrive on the challenges and enjoy putting my expertise in these areas to work for clients. I think that’s one reason why once they start with us, they stay with us.

Experience

Christy has 30 years of experience in public accounting and private industry, including 11 years with a Big Eight accounting firm and three years with an Atlanta real estate company. She formed her own accounting practice in 1994 and merged with Braver Schimler & Co. in 2004. Her experience includes consultation and planning for complex tax situations involving individuals, estates, businesses and investment groups.

Expertise

Christy specializes in income tax planning and compliance for clients in the real estate industry, including residential, commercial, industrial, shopping center, and apartment developers and investors. In addition, she has assisted many clients with various financial reporting and planning matters. She also works with many small to mid-size businesses, as well as high net worth individuals and families.

Approach

Once she has gained a full understanding of a client’s business activities, finances and strategy, Christy advises the client as if the business were hers. This means considering all aspects of each situation, including financial position and related business effect, so she can help owners make wise decisions.

Current and Past Involvements

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Member
Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA), Member
GSCPA Real Estate Section — Leadership Team, Former Chairperson
GSCPA Advanced Real Estate Technical Discussion Group, Chairperson
GSCPA Real Estate Intern Program, Co-Chairperson
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Small Business Advisory Council
Mount Vernon Presbyterian School Board of Trustees, former Chairperson
Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church, Elder
Girl Scouts of America

Education

B.B.A. in Accounting from Georgia State University

Other interests

Spending time with her family, reading, college football, fishing and travel

Health Care Changes are Coming!

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and related Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act were signed into law in March. There are a lot of tax changes and filing requirements being phased in over the next several years. Below are some changes taking effect that may be of interest.

Are You Implementing Procedures to Detect Fraud?

According to a recent study by the Associated Certified Fraud Examiners small businesses are more susceptible to fraud than bigger publicly held corporations. The average fraud scheme lasts an average of 18 months (from inception to discovery).

IRS to Expand Audits as Government's Cash Runs Low

The Internal Revenue Service is trying to recoup about $14 billion in revenue that they estimate companies underpay in the employer portion of employment taxes each year.

Admin

Home

Site Map

Christy Pierce, CPA Managing Partner