The firm of Bates, Carter & Co., LLP has audited the financial statements of Jackson County, GA for over 20 years. I have enjoyed working with the partners and staff of the firm and find their work to be of impeccable quality.
While the lion's share of the services provided to Jackson County relate to the annual audit, the firm also provides other services on demand. An example would be agreed upon procedures or consulting services.
The firm and its members are well versed in the nuances of governmental accounting. They have demonstrated during the course of their audit work and through the peer review process that they have a superior level of knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for governments as pronounced by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). It is encouraging to know that the firm invests resources in continuing education and professional development of their staff. This is evidenced by the firms' involvement in the Georgia Government Finance Officers Association (GGFOA) and other training programs offered by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada.
I have found the staff of Bates, Carter & Co., LLP to be very professional, courteous, and responsive. Perhaps most importantly, they invest a considerable amount of time into planning the audit so as to keep staff interruptions during the course of field work to a minimum.
Lastly, I admire the work of the firm and their dedication to excellence by providing value added services for their clients.
John Hulsey
Finance Director, CGFM
Jackson County
John Hulsey
Finance Director, CGFM
Jackson County
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