Russell (Rusty) Hopkins, C.P.A.

Background & Experience
With an exemplary career focused in estate and succession planning, Rusty Hopkins is known as a problem solver with a diverse skill set. By engaging challenges with a solid mix of creativity and risk management clients are guaranteed a professional relationship in which quality is certain.

Industry-specific expertise is critical for effective business and tax consulting. Rusty has specialized knowledge in the real estate, construction, manufacturing, and service industries. He routinely provides consultative services to help clients create success.

Education
B.S. degree in Accounting, West Georgia College

Certifications
Certified Public Accountant

Organizations

Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Tax Section
Member, GeorgiaSociety of Certified Public Accountants
Former member, Estate and Gift Tax Committee
ElacheeNature Science Center
Audit Committee Chair
Past President
Teacher, Lakewood Baptist Church Sunday school
Stewardship Team Leader, Lakewood Baptist Church
Associate Member, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Past President, Gainesville Estate Planning Council

Hobbies
When he's not working or traveling, you will most likely find Rusty tending bees, hunting, fishing or reading.

rhopkins@batescarter.com
770.532.9131

What does Exceeding Client Expectations. Always. Mean to You?

Exceeding expectations means being proactive on the things that clients don’t even know exist, like searching for tax credits, building good “audit proof” files, considering AMT implications of major transactions, and looking ahead to the exit strategy for small businesses.

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