Behind every successful business, there is great legal and accounting advice. Recently, we highlighted some of the top law firms in the area. In this feature, we highlight Athens’ top accounting firms.

1. Trinity Accounting Group

Trinity Accounting Group, formerly Thomas W. Scott & Associates, is a firm of approximately 40 business advisors and certified public accountants. The firm has a strong focus on core values of focus, vision, and discipline.

Trinity Accounting Group’s services include client accounting, business consulting, tax services, estate and trust, and financial reporting and insurance.

Trinity Accounting Group works hard to develop year round relationships with its clients. This allows the group to dedicate time to future planning so the client isn’t stuck with last minute paperwork and missed opportunities. Trinity Accounting Group also pays attention to emerging technology, staying up to date with matters that may affect their clients’ interests.

For more information about Trinity Accounting Group, visit http://www.trinityaccountinggroup.com/

2. Williams and Guined, PC

Williams and Guined, PC is an accounting firm with a focus on core values of professionalism, responsiveness, and quality. The firm’s “high standards, service and specialized staff spell the difference between our outstanding performance, and other firms.” Williams and Guined, PC serves every client with the “expertise, experience and...energy” of their staff.

Williams and Guined, PC has many different services for individuals and businesses. Business services include small business accounting, new business formation, and succession planning. Williams and Guined also send a monthly newsletter to clients, full of helpful tips and articles on tax planning, business strategies, and other topics.

“Our primary goal as a trusted advisor is to be available and to provide insightful advice to enable our clients to make informed financial decisions.” Williams and Guined, PC is dedicated to serving their clients and meeting their own set high expectations.

For more information about Williams and Guined, PC visit http://www.wagcpa.com/

3. Thomas F. Stephens, CPA, PC

Thomas F. Stephens, CPA, PC is a family owned accounting firm that offers a wide variety of services. The firm has three core values: competency, professionalism, and commitment. Thomas F. Stephens, CPA, PC prides itself on the level of expertise their accountants have to offer. In addition, they make delivering services on time and within budget a priority. The firm also strives to build genuine relationships with its clients.

Thomas F. Stephens, CPA, PC’s services include small business accounting, non-profit organizations, and personal financial planning, among others. Within small business accounting, Thomas F. Stephens, CPA, PC offers four different services meant to help a small business owner “meet your accounting needs so that you can focus your time and energy on building a strong business.”

Thomas F. Stephens, CPA, PC also publishes a monthly newsletter full of helpful tips for businesses and individuals.

For more information about Thomas F. Stephens, CPA, PC visit http://www.tfscpa.com/

4. Dave Barnett, CPA

Dave Barnett, CPA is a small certified public accounting and small business advisory firm with over 25 years of experience. Tax preparation and planning and small business advisory are among Dave Barnett, CPA’s seven main services. The firm also has a collection of resources and guides for small businesses available on their website.

For more information about Dave Barnett, CPA visit http://www.davebarnettcpa.com/

5. Gregory A. Garcia & Associates, LLC

Gregory A. Garcia & Associates, LLC is a business offering tax lawyers in addition to accounting services. The CPAs that belong to Gregory A. Garcia & Associates, LLC’s are part of a division of the group called Garcia-Hasler Tax Group LLC. This unique business cooperation gives the group’s CPAs the advantage of working side by side with experts in tax law when consulting with small and medium sized businesses.

Gregory A. Garcia & Associates, LLC offers a diverse range of services including estate planning, business law, and of course, tax services. The “tax attorneys and CPAs at Gregory A. Garcia & Associates, LLC provide a comprehensive array of legal and financial services for individuals and businesses in northeast Georgia.”

Gregory A. Garcia & Associates, LLC’s accountants offer their clients personalized service and creative strategies. The firm has over 30 years of experience preparing and delivering over 1,200 tax returns a year.

For more information about Gregory A. Garcia and Associates, LLC visit http://www.garciataxlaw.net/

An interesting notation. It appears that many accounting firms use the same company to develop their web sites. The profile information on Dave Barnett’s web site is virtually identical to the wording on Williams & Guined’s web site. In fact we found eight other CPA firms around the country using the exact same profile text for their web sites.

Click here to see links to profile pages of CPA firms we found to be identical.