The Atlanta Business Chronicle Names HLB Gross Collins, P.C. One of Atlanta’s Fastest Growing Accounting Firms

Atlanta, August 21, 2007 - The Atlanta Business Chronicle has ranked HLB Gross Collins P.C., a leading Atlanta-based full-service certified public accounting and consulting firm, at number eight on its list of Atlanta’s Top 10 Fastest-Growing Accounting Firms by professionals. The publication also ranked HLB Gross Collins at number 19 on its list of Atlanta’s Top 25 Accounting Firms by professionals.

The firm grew by 65.63 percent over a five year-period in the number of Atlanta professionals. Established in 1969, HLB Gross Collins provides tax, business consulting, audit and assurance services. It has developed a broad range of experience in the construction, wholesale, manufacturing, professional practices, real estate and service industries. The firm serves many clients who are based in or conduct a substantial portion of business internationally.

"We have had three record breaking years in a row, and it is wonderful to be recognized for it,” said Richard B. Taylor, Partner. “This is a significant award due to the number of firms in the metro-Atlanta area. We have concentrated on achieving manageable growth by providing excellent client services, and the past three years have brought a reward for this focus.

"Being on The Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Top 25 list is a specific goal in our business plan,” he added. “It allows us to see where our competition is and serves as a gauge to measure our success with theirs."