Michael A. Smith, CPA, CGMA

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At the forefront of ADP’s tax strategy, my role as Director of Tax harnesses over two…

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Licenses & Certifications

  • CGMA (Chartered Global Management Accountant) Graphic

    CGMA (Chartered Global Management Accountant)

    AICPA

    Issued
    Credential ID 110008363

  • Certified Public Accountant

    State of Georgia

    Issued Expires
    Credential ID CPA022597

Volunteer Experience

  • The Georgia Society of CPAs Graphic

    Treasurer - Atlanta Chapter of GSCPAs

    The Georgia Society of CPAs

    - Present 4 years 10 months

    Education

    The chapter treasurer has the responsibility to maintain all financial information for the chapter. His or her duties include:

    • Deposit checks and issue receipts
    • Maintain financial records
    • Reconcile bank statements
    • Prepare a budget prior to the beginning of the year for approval by the chapter’s Executive Committee. In larger chapters, the budget preparation may be a joint effort with a finance committee
    • Provide the GSCPA Accounting Department with chapter annual…

    The chapter treasurer has the responsibility to maintain all financial information for the chapter. His or her duties include:

    • Deposit checks and issue receipts
    • Maintain financial records
    • Reconcile bank statements
    • Prepare a budget prior to the beginning of the year for approval by the chapter’s Executive Committee. In larger chapters, the budget preparation may be a joint effort with a finance committee
    • Provide the GSCPA Accounting Department with chapter annual financial statements, including year-end bank reconciliation(s) and a copy of each year-end bank statement no later than one month following fiscal year-end. Note that this information is used to file a group tax return
    • Provide the GSCPA Accounting Department with dues change notices
    • Confirm that all bank accounts are held under the correct Federal Identification Number previously issued to the chapter as kept on file with the GSCPA Accounting Department
    • Collect registration fees for meetings (for those who did not register and pay online through the Society’s online event catalog)
    • Submit names of scholarship recipients to the Society

  • Treasurer Board Of Directors

    Chattahoochee Bluffs - Home Owners Association

    - 3 years

    Treasurer for an approximate $1M annual budgeted Home Owners Associated. Initiated and contributed to the first audited financial statements where a clean audit opinion was received. Also participated in having an annual updated reserve study completed and participated in the management of the association single largest capital reserve project.

  • Board of Directors / Treasurer

    Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation

    - 6 years 3 months

    Social Services

    The Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation (AFRF) provides an avenue for businesses, organizations and citizens to donate money or other items to assist the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department (AFRD) in meeting or exceeding its needs and goals. The AFRF was established in 2004 to support the brave men and women who put their lives on the line everyday to fight fires, save property, rescue victims, save lives and protect Atlanta’s residents, businesses and visitors as first-responders in the City of…

    The Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation (AFRF) provides an avenue for businesses, organizations and citizens to donate money or other items to assist the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department (AFRD) in meeting or exceeding its needs and goals. The AFRF was established in 2004 to support the brave men and women who put their lives on the line everyday to fight fires, save property, rescue victims, save lives and protect Atlanta’s residents, businesses and visitors as first-responders in the City of Atlanta.

    I serve as the Treasurer of Board overseeing the fiscal responsibility for the Foundation, preparing the annual budget and quarterly financial reports for each board meeting. I also prepare the annual tax filings for the 501(c)(3) known as the Form 990.

Courses

  • Auditing

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  • Corporate Tax

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  • Cost Accounting

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  • Estates & Trusts

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  • Intermediate Accounting 1

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  • Intermediate Accounting 2

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  • International Tax

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  • International Taxation

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  • Nonprofit / Governmental Accounting

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  • Partnership Taxation

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  • State & Local Taxation

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  • Tax Research

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  • Taxation of Highly Compensated Individuals

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Projects

  • 2015 Venture Atlanta Conference

    2015 Venture Atlanta Conference

    October 20-21, 2015 · Georgia Aquarium

    Mark your calendars now for our 2015 event! Venture Atlanta is the premier investor conference in Georgia. Early registration will officially open May 18! Same prices as 2014. The conference is attended by investors from across the country, and Georgia entrepreneurs, senior technology executives and others who are interested in emerging companies. Register early! Last year’s event was a complete sell out…

    2015 Venture Atlanta Conference

    October 20-21, 2015 · Georgia Aquarium

    Mark your calendars now for our 2015 event! Venture Atlanta is the premier investor conference in Georgia. Early registration will officially open May 18! Same prices as 2014. The conference is attended by investors from across the country, and Georgia entrepreneurs, senior technology executives and others who are interested in emerging companies. Register early! Last year’s event was a complete sell out. Interested in sponsoring the event? Check out our available options in our sponsorship package. All sponsorships were sold out by August 1. So act quickly! Venture Atlanta is the only opportunity in the state to network with top-tier investors. New this year to Venture Atlanta – the Venture Atlanta Community! You will be able to send messages and network with everyone attending the conference well before October 20.

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  • ACG Atlanta 2015 Georgia FAST 40 Sponsor / Participant / Committee /

    The 2015 Top 40 Fastest Growing Companies in the State of Georgia will be recognized at the Annual Georgia Fast 40 Awards Dinner & Gala on June 11, 2015 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Buckhead.
    Each year ACG Atlanta, the Atlanta Chapter of The Association for Corporate Growth® (ACG), a global professional organization focused on middle-market growth, mergers and acquisitions, and private investment honors the top 40 fastest growing middle-market companies in Georgia. Criteria and selection for…

    The 2015 Top 40 Fastest Growing Companies in the State of Georgia will be recognized at the Annual Georgia Fast 40 Awards Dinner & Gala on June 11, 2015 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Buckhead.
    Each year ACG Atlanta, the Atlanta Chapter of The Association for Corporate Growth® (ACG), a global professional organization focused on middle-market growth, mergers and acquisitions, and private investment honors the top 40 fastest growing middle-market companies in Georgia. Criteria and selection for the award includes the following:

    1) eligible companies must be for profit and headquartered in Georgia, 2) most recent year-end revenues ranging from $15 million to $500 million, and 3) three years of verifiable revenue and employment growth. Honorees and the event’s associated sponsors will also be highlighted in a variety of online and print publications.

    Awards will be presented to honorees at the Georgia Fast 40 Awards Dinner and Gala on June 11th where guests will enjoy an evening of celebration with Honorees and 600+ of the Who’s Who of the Georgia business community

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Languages

  • English

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Organizations

  • Healthcare Financial Management Association

    Member

    - Present

  • Technology Association of Georgia

    Member / Participant

    - Present

  • Financial Executives Networking Group ("FENG")

    Member / Alumni

    - Present

  • United States Tennis Association ("USTA")

    Member / Participant

    - Present

  • Atlanta Tennis & Lawn Association ("ALTA")

    Member / Participant

    - Present

  • Institute of Professionals in Taxation ("IPT")

    Member / Participant

    - Present

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants ("AICPA")

    Member

    - Present

  • Georgia Society of CPAs ("GSCPAs")

    Member

    - Present

  • Kappa Sigm Fraternity

    Member / Alumni

    - Present

  • Atlanta Fire Foundation

    Member - Board of Directors; Treasurer

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  • Council on State Taxation ("COST")

    Member / Participant

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