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J. DAN SIMMS, CPA
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Dan is the Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, LLP one of the top 100 certified public accounting and business advisory firms in the United States. As CEO, he is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the firm and managing the firm’s resources to achieve its objectives.

Dan has worked with a wide variety of clients to help them better manage their operations and achieve their organizational goals. He has helped clients successfully start retail businesses, by advising them on proper structuring and assisting with financing and business planning. He has also assisted in the development and execution of transition plans and has helped clients with projections and business planning.

Dan has been a leader in the move to take the accounting profession digital. Over the last five years, he has implemented systems and processes at HA&W that have taken its practice completely paperless while at the same time increasing the level of service to its clients and reducing overall costs by nearly 20%. The systems and processes pioneered at HA&W are now being used by accounting firms around the country to revolutionize their practices and have received awards for innovation from Practical Accountant Magazine and the Association for Accounting Marketing.

Dan is a frequent speaker to professional services organizations on the subject of using technology to make a measurable improvement in the operation of a professional services firm. He is also the author of the technology chapter of the Management of an Accounting Practice (MAP) Handbook published by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Practice Guide to Technology Implementation published by Practitioners Publishing Company.

Dan received his BBA degree from the University of Louisville. He is a recipient of the Governmental Accounting and Auditing Certificate of Educational Achievement and is the co-author of several continuing education courses taught by various state accounting societies. Dan participates in many industry and community activities, including:

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants
  • International Council of Shopping Centers
  • Southeastern Assisted Housing Management Association
  • Atlanta Apartment Association
  • Midtown Business Association
  • Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce

Learn more about our services to the Real Estate and Construction industry. For additional information, contact Dan Simms at 404-898-8214.

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