James Underwood, CPA, CFP advisor at Focus Partners Wealth in Atlanta, Georgia, has been elected chair of The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA) Board of Directors for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Boyd Search, President and CEO of GSCPA, commended Underwood's leadership, emphasizing his solutions-oriented approach and calm confidence. With 15 years of involvement in GSCPA, including roles on the Board of Directors and various committees, Underwood's dedication to the accounting profession is evident.
Underwood is focused on altering the narrative around accounting, aiming to showcase the profession as both fulfilling and financially rewarding. His leadership is timely, as the accounting field undergoes significant changes, and he is committed to addressing key issues while promoting the advantages of being a CPA. GSCPA, representing nearly 14,000 members in Georgia, plays a crucial role in advocating for and developing CPAs. For more details, visit https://www.gscpa.org.
