Smith and Howard
Smith and Howard is a professional services firm providing accounting, assurance, advisory, cyber risk management, tax, and transaction advisory services to a diverse range of industries from its offices in Atlanta, Chattanooga, and Dallas.
Services
Smith and Howard provides services in accounting, assurance, advisory, cyber risk management, tax, and transaction advisory. Specific offerings include audits, employee benefit plans, SOC reporting, internal audit, litigation support, process automation/improvement, and cyber risk assessments. Additionally, Smith and Howard offers ISO 27001 certification services.
Industry Specializations
Smith and Howard serves diverse industries such as construction, distribution, franchising, healthcare, hospitality, insurance, manufacturing, nonprofit, professional services, and real estate. The company tailors its services to meet the unique needs of these sectors, from tax planning and compliance to cyber risk management and strategic advisory.
Office Locations
Smith and Howard operates from multiple offices located in Atlanta, GA (headquarters), Chattanooga, TN, and Dallas, TX. These locations enable the firm to provide comprehensive services to clients in various regions.
Recognition and Acquisitions
Smith and Howard was named one of America’s Best Tax Firms for 2022 and one of America’s Best Accounting Firms for 2022 by Forbes. The company has also expanded its service offerings through acquisitions, including VIP Search and VIP Solutions.
Private Client and Business Tax Services
Smith and Howard offers a range of private client tax services such as personal financial planning, estate and gift tax planning, charitable giving, and tax planning and compliance for private clients. The firm also provides business tax services including accounting for income taxes, entity selection, international tax services, multistate tax services, planning and compliance, succession planning, and tax credits and incentives.