our team
CPA, Tony Smith
I am Tony Smith, CPA, MSCTA, and I appreciate you taking the time to consider me as your Tax Advisor. My journey began as the ninth child in an entrepreneurial family of eleven, where excellence was required to stand out. Our family owned a diverse range of businesses, including a dairy, pork, and tobacco farm, as well as a fine dining restaurant. Hard work and a commitment to providing exceptional service were the foundation of our success. There were no sick days or holidays; dedication was our way of life. Due to an eye injury at an early age, my mother encouraged me to leave the farm and pursue an office-based career. It was after earning a perfect score in my first college accounting class that I realized accounting was my true calling.
Larry Cook, CPA, and mentor, once described me as “The Idea Stimulator.” Growing up on the farm, my father instilled in me the importance of making do with what you have and finding creative solutions. We were taught to be inventive, always guided by a strong moral and ethical compass. Over the past four decades, I have immersed myself in self-help literature as part of my quest to build wealth and raise a family. However, it wasn’t until early 2024 that I discovered the “street-smart” advice of Mark Kohler and Mat Sorensen, which deeply resonated with me. Motivated by their insights, I pursued their tax pro certification and now seek to "pay it forward."
Regardless of your current circumstances, I would be honored to serve as your Tax Advisor and strategic partner in your legacy-building journey. If you'd like to learn more about my professional background, please visit my LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/absmithcpa.
Eddie Smith
Eddie is an accomplished financial services executive with extensive experience in auditing, financial management, and strategic leadership. Holding an Executive MBA from the Flores LSU College of Business, he holds experience with the second-largest professional services network in the world, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), as an associate. Where he developed a strong foundation in financial reporting, risk management, and compliance. Eddie has since advanced into roles such as Controller and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), leading financial operations, overseeing budgeting and forecasting, and driving profitability for diverse organizations.
As CFO, Eddie played a pivotal role in managing COVID-related contracts for prominent media and entertainment companies, including Disney, Amazon, and Netflix, ensuring financial stability during uncertain times and optimizing contract terms. In his time as Controller, he led debt restructuring efforts, performed comprehensive financial performance analysis, and presented budgeting models that supported long-term organizational goals.
In addition to his CFO and Controller roles, Eddie was a Co-Owner and Project Manager, where he managed contract employees and was responsible for key financial tasks such as payroll, job costing, and cash flow management. His expertise spans financial planning & analysis, corporate governance, cost optimization, and guiding teams through complex financial challenges. Eddie is passionate about delivering strategic solutions that drive sustainable business growth while ensuring financial stability and operational efficiency.