We have assembled a group of highly qualified professionals with unprecedented credentials in the accounting industry. They have achieved exemplary collegiate and post-graduate scholastic success and pursued specialized professional certifications and continuing education.
"When we joined HLB International in 1989, we recognized the need for a worldwide resource base that allows our clients to expand operations outside the U.S. to more than 100 countries. With the HLB network of firms, we have a well-established partner in almost any part of the world. Not only can we help clients expand beyond our borders, but we also assist many foreign-owned businesses with their expansion efforts in the U.S."
Richard Taylor
Partner

Richard B. Taylor, CPA

Richard Taylor is a client services principal who joined HLB Gross Collins, P.C. in 1973. He serves as the firm's liaison with a worldwide organization of accounting firms, HLB International. A cum laude graduate of Andrew College, Richard received his BBA from the University of Georgia.

Specialized Services

Richard specializes in providing business consulting, financial planning and tax services to privately owned businesses. He focuses on planning to help companies address issues and business challenges to enhance profitability and maximize financial success. He also provides auditing, financial reporting and tax services to his clients.

Richard works in a broad range of industries with concentrations of clients in the construction, manufacturing, wholesale distribution, and service industries. He works closely with clients to formulate tax planning strategies that will maximize profits and defer tax liabilities. He has extensive experience in business acquisitions, business sales and related financing, planning and tax strategies for these transactions.

Richard works in a broad range of industries with concentrations of clients in the construction, real estate development, manufacturing, wholesale distribution and service industries.

International Involvement

In addition to his involvement with HLB International, Richard works with clients in international markets. He represents many international companies operating in the United States -- primarily in the manufacturing and distribution industries.

Professional Memberships

Richard is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Georgia Society of CPAs. He is certified in Georgia and Florida.

Community Involvement

Richard is a former president and director of Pinetree Country Club and a former director of the North Cobb Christian School. He is a director of the French-American Chamber of Commerce and HLB-USA.

Articles by Richard

  • The Impact of the Stock Market on Your 401(k)
  • What Not to do with Your 401(k)
  • Investment Strategy in an Ever-Changing Market
  • The End of US GAAP?
  • Saving Too Much for Retirement - Income vs. Assets

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