Ira Wayne McConnell

CPA
Founding Partner, Managing Partner

Ira Wayne McConnell is Managing Partner where he is primarily responsible for guiding the firms’ strategic direction and has overall responsibility for management of administrative functions, including human resources, accounting, marketing and information technology.

As Partner-In-Charge of the firm’s assurance practice, he has oversight responsibility of the audit division’s quality control system; making sure that it adheres to the peer review and inspection requirements of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Public Company Accounting and Oversight Board (PCAOB). He also conducts engagement partner and concurring partner technical reviews of audit reports and the related financial statements, ensuring that the engagements have been performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and the financial statements are being presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. His clients include publicly-traded and privately-held entities in a variety of industries and he is familiar with 10-K, 11-K and 10-Q filing requirements.

In addition to his responsibilities as managing partner, Wayne contributes his time to the public services sector. At the American Heart Association, he is a board member of the SouthWest Affiliate, and also serves on the Board of Directors for the Greater Houston Partnership where he sits on the Audit and Finance Committees. He is a member of the Board of Governors of the Houston City Club as well as Grambling State University’s Black & Gold Foundation.  Additionally, he serves on the Board of Directors for the United Way of Greater Houston where he is also Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Executive Committee.  He is a member of the Board of Directors and chairs the Audit Committee at Erin Energy.

Wayne’s previous committee and board service includes the Houston Museum of African American Culture, the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, the Board of Trustees and Finance Committee of the Carl G. Jung Educational Center, the Finance Committee of the United Way of Texas Gulf Coast, and board member for Project Rowhouses and the United Negro College Fund.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

BBA, Accounting, Grambling State University (1972)
Masters of Accounting, Louisiana Tech University (1977)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Certified Public Accountant – States of Texas, Tennessee, Georgia, New Jersey, Illinois and the District of Columbia
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Houston Chapter
PricewaterhouseCoopers Alumni Advisory Council

Odysseus Lanier

CPA
Founding Partner, Management Advisory/Consulting Practice Leader

A Certified Public Accountant with more than 35 years of experience, Mr. Odysseus Lanier leads the firm’s Internal Audit and Risk Advisory practice which works with a myriad of publicly traded and privately held companies and financial institutions as well as federal, state, and local governments and nonprofit organizations. His background includes financial and operational auditing, facilities and use management, administrative and financial management, organizational reviews, strategic planning, project management and control, and management performance audits.

Odysseus is a proven practice leader who effectively manages complex, large scale projects with a high degree of satisfaction. He has been heavily involved in all aspects of process evaluation and documentation, corporate governance as-is and to-be state of readiness, risk assessments, root-cause analysis and internal audit assignments. Additionally, Odysseus has evaluated governance structures; created team-building systems; organized and directed change management; established strategic outsourcing alternatives; and analyzed general business operations. He has extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local procurement policy, procurement strategies, contracting processes, and process improvement strategies.

Community service is a priority for Odysseus who serves on the Board of Trustees for his alma mater, Alabama A&M University. He is the former chairperson of the Board of Commissioners for the Harris County Housing Authority, and currently serves on the board of directors of Mental Health America of Greater Houston; the board of directors of the Joe Sample Youth Organization; and the corporate board for the Youth Motivation Task Force sponsored by the Alabama A&M University Career Development Services Office.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Graduate of Alabama A&M University with a B.S. in Accounting
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Institute of Internal Auditors

Sharon Murphy

MBA
Founding Partner, Management Advisory/Consulting

Sharon E. Murphy is a partner in the advisory division of McConnell & Jones LLP, a Houston, Texas–based certified public accounting firm specializing in assurance, accounting, tax, and advisory services.

With more than 30 years of professional experience, Sharon leads the firm’s education practice and manages a national client portfolio that includes 25 of the nation’s top 100 school districts across 13 states. She also directs complex, large-scale engagements for federal agencies with nationwide scope. Sharon has served as a panelist at national conferences for the Council of the Great City Schools and the National School Boards Association, where she has addressed critical issues in public education.

She has been an active member of the Greater Houston Partnership’s Executive Women’s Partnership since 2010 and served as its chair in 2023. Her board experience also includes serving as a director of Unity National Bank since 2016, where she chairs both the Audit and Compliance Committees.

Sharon’s civic involvement is extensive. She has served on the board of directors for the Houston chapter of the American Leadership Forum, including terms as board chair in 2016 and 2017. She has been a member of the board of directors for the Ensemble Theatre since 1999 and has previously served as a board director for both the Houston Arts Alliance and The Women’s Home of Houston.

Her contributions have earned her numerous honors and recognitions. In 2024, Sharon was named a “Living Legend” by the Blue Triangle Multi-Cultural Association, Inc., and in 2023, she was inducted into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame by the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce. She has also been recognized as one of Houston’s “Top 30 Most Influential Women” by d-mars.com Publications and honored as a “Woman of Distinction” by the Houston Chapter of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and KTRK Channel 13. Additionally, she is a recipient of the Building Block Award from Child Builders, an organization dedicated to children’s mental health advocacy, along with numerous other community service awards.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Indiana University
Master of Business Administration in Finance, Clark Atlanta University

Tené Thomas

CPA
PARTNER, TAX & ACCOUNTING

Ms. Tené Thomas is a licensed CPA with more than 19 years of technical experience in tax compliance and accounting services. As Partner of the Tax and Accounting practice, Tené serves a myriad of industries including entertainment, professional services, health care, real estate, and investment advisory services. This diverse knowledge allows her to provide high quality and comprehensive services to clients.

Tené , who started her career with Ernst & Young LLP, is the lead partner on tax engagements where she works with a diverse mix of corporations, partnerships, sole proprietors and individuals. While tax compliance is important, Tené believes that a proactive approach to tax planning is essential. She is passionate about tax planning and optimization and actively partners with business owners to identify tax strategies, planning opportunities, and compliance solutions.

Tené serves the community through her involvement on the Board of Directors for the National Kidney Foundation of Southeast Texas. She has also served as a weekly business contributor on CNN’s 650AM talk radio program “The Price of Business”, and has been called upon as an expert contributor in several articles for Accounting Today, a leading trade magazine.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

BS in Business Administration, California Polytechnic University, Pomona 1995
Certified Public Accountant, State of Texas
Certified Public Accountant, State of California

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA)
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

William Taylor

CPA, CFP, PFS, MACCT
Partner, Tax

William A. Taylor, Jr. is a Tax Partner in McConnell Jones’ Columbus, GA office, where he oversees Client Accounting Services, tax compliance, and tax planning. He also serves on the firm’s Executive Committee, supporting firm governance and strategic direction. A qualified financial expert and complex tax strategist, William advises businesses, individuals, and organizations on tax strategy, financial planning, entity structuring, wealth creation, and business growth.

Before joining McConnell Jones, William founded TCPA & Associates, PC and grew it into Georgia’s largest Black-owned CPA firm. Under his leadership, the firm was recognized by INSIDE Public Accounting as the nation’s fourth-fastest-growing CPA firm and a Top 10 “Best of the Best” firm among firms under $10 million in revenue. TCPA also earned numerous honors, including Small Business of the Year, Minority Business Enterprise of the Year in Georgia, and Vendor of the Year for a Fortune 125 company for two consecutive years.

William’s individual honors include the J.R. Allen Young Business Leader of the Year Award, Diversity MBA Magazine’s Top 100 Under 50 Executive and Emerging Leaders, and Georgia Trend magazine’s “40 Under 40” Best and Brightest. Earlier in his career, he held roles with Arthur Andersen LLP and Robinson, Grimes & Company, PC, where he developed deep expertise in complex tax strategy.

In addition to his firm leadership, William is CEO of Blue Holdings, LLC, an asset holding company with commercial and residential real estate investments. He also serves on the Advisory Board of Synovus Financial Corporation and has held board roles with several civic and community organizations. A frequent speaker, William presents on entrepreneurship, small business operations, budgeting, tax planning, wealth creation, and entity selection.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Accountancy (MACCT), Tulane University
Executive Program in Financial Planning, University of GA
B.S. in Management & Accounting, Tulane University

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Georgia Society of CPAs
Louisiana Association of CPAs
Institute of Internal Auditors

Tenesha Hartgrove

CPA, EA, PFS, CFP
Partner, Tax

Tenesha Hartgrove is a Tax Partner and successor managing partner of McConnell Jones’ Durham, North Carolina office. In this role, she supports the firm’s continued commitment to serving clients across the North Carolina market with responsive leadership, practical business insight, and a client-first approach.

Tenesha brings broad experience across accounting, tax, real estate investing, information technology, and banking. Her advisory approach is centered on helping entrepreneurs, business owners, and growing organizations better understand their financial position, strengthen profitability, make informed decisions, and plan for sustainable growth.

Prior to joining McConnell Jones, Tenesha founded Ncrease Financial Services, where she worked closely with small business owners to improve financial clarity, evaluate business performance, identify tax-saving opportunities, and support long-term planning. She is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-in-State CPAs for 2026 and holds multiple professional credentials, including Certified Public Accountant, Enrolled Agent, Personal Financial Specialist, and Certified Financial Planner.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Taxation, Capital University Law School
Graduate Management Certificate, Information Systems, Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Bachelor of Science, Financial Planning & Services, Franklin University

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
North Carolina Association of CPAs (ncaCPA)
Vice President, NABA Inc Columbus Chapter
Board Member, Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority
Board Member, Martin Luther King Breakfast Committee

Eric Ernest

CPA
PARTNER, ERISA COMPLIANCE & ASSURANCE, AUDIT & ASSURANCE DEPT. LEADER

Mr. Eric Ernest has more than 24 years of experience in accounting and financial audits for a variety of industries and plan sponsors. For the past 15 years he has planned, managed and supervised hundreds of employee benefit plan audit engagements for a variety of plan sponsors including Fortune 500 companies, privately owned companies and numerous nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies. His experience includes assurance and compliance services for defined contribution and defined benefit retirement and health and welfare plans covering all types of funding and benefit arrangements and regulatory reporting requirements.

Eric is the firm’s designated partner and participates in the activities of the AICPA’s Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center. He also serves as a speaker at the AICPA National Conference on Employee Benefit Plans, actively participates in national webinars and conducts firm-sponsored training for plan sponsors on Employee Benefit Plan topics.

In addition to his responsibilities in the firm’s Employee Benefit Plan Team, Eric serves on the Employee Benefit Plan Advisory Committee of the Maryland Association of CPAs and has served on the Greater Houston Partnership’s Air Quality Sub-Committee.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

BS, Accounting & Finance Middlesex University, London
Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, State of Texas and the District of Columbia
Texas Society of CPAs
Maryland Association of CPAs
Association of Government Accountants

Mark Schwartz

CPA, CDFM
Partner, Federal Services & Audit

Mr. Mark Schwartz is an expert in federal audit, internal controls, and financial reporting. As the Assurance and Advisory Services Director in the Washington D.C. office, he offers more than 24 years of experience in executing assurance work for federal agencies and is responsible for providing assurance and advisory services to federal, state and local governments, not-for-profit organizations, and commercial entities. Additionally, he is active in college campus recruiting efforts for the firm.

Mark is well versed in financial advisory and compliance services to governmental agencies and is a certified public accountant licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. He has a special expertise in accounting and reporting including internal controls and compliance with regulations pursuant to CFO Act, GAO Yellow Book (GAGAS), Financial Audit Manual (FAM) requirements, the Treadway Commission’s COSO Frameworks, and the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act (IPERIA).

Mark is an active member of the American Society of Military Comptrollers, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Association of Government Accountants where he served on the executive board.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science, Accounting, University of Maryland University College, 1994
Bachelor of Science, Public Administration, Indiana University, 1988
Certified Defense Financial Manager
Certified Public Accountant – District of Columbia, Maryland, and Commonwealth of Virginia

Darlene Brown

CIA, CFE, CSM
Partner, Enterprise Risk Services

Darlene Brown is a Partner of McConnell Jones’ Enterprise Risk Services practice, bringing more than 30 years of experience helping organizations strengthen governance, manage risk, improve operational performance, and enhance internal controls. She has extensive expertise in internal audit, business process improvement, operational assessments, compliance reviews, fraud investigations, and organizational transformation across a diverse client base, including state government agencies, higher education institutions, K-12 school systems, nonprofit organizations, Fortune 500 companies, and privately held businesses.

A trusted advisor to executive leadership teams, Darlene specializes in identifying business risks, evaluating management controls, and developing practical, results-oriented solutions that align operations with strategic objectives. She works closely with clients to uncover root causes of organizational challenges and implement sustainable improvements that strengthen controls, increase efficiency, reduce costs, and drive long-term business value.

Darlene’s experience extends beyond traditional internal audit and compliance services. She provides strategic guidance on operational restructuring, process optimization, governance enhancements, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk management, helping organizations navigate complex challenges and achieve measurable performance improvements.

Prior to joining McConnell Jones, Darlene established internal audit functions and served as Internal Audit Director for Eastern Europe for a multinational manufacturing organization. Her background also includes investigative and forensic engagements, during which she collaborated with local law enforcement agencies, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to document evidence, support investigations, and provide deposition testimony.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

MBA, International Studies , EuroMBA, Audencia Business School
BBA, Accounting, University of Texas
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

  Sharjeel Ahsan

CPA
Partner, EBP Assurance

Mr. Sharjeel Ahsan is an Audit Partner within the EBP sector of McConnell Jones. He has over 15 years of experience leading audits of employee benefit pension and welfare benefit plans (EBP) for a variety of plan sponsors and industries. He is responsible for managing his clients’ EBP audits that range from regional non-profit organizations to large Fortune 500 public companies.

He is highly skilled in planning and supervising employee benefit plan audits, including defined contribution plans, defined benefit plans, health and welfare plans with a section 401(h) arrangement, and master trust investment accounts.

Sharjeel received his MBA in Accounting & Finance from Nicholls State University in Louisiana and his BBA in Accounting & Marketing from the University of Central Punjab in Pakistan. He is also a certified public accountant (CPA) licensed in the state of Texas.

Chuck Kozlik

CPA, CGFM, CFE
Partner, Government, Higher Education

Mr. Kozlik has experience leading both state and local government and higher education practices in northern Illinois He served previously with KPMG in both Chicago and Washington, DC for the first 15 years of his career. He specializes in performing audits of state and local government entities, and higher education institutions.
His technical experience while working in Chicago, IL and Washington, DC, included financial statement audits for Federal, state and local governmental entities and private sector clients, including a number of Single Audits of various grant awardees.Mr. Kozlik has also experience working on engagements for private, for-profit enterprises during his career.

Liz Meyers

CPA, CFE, CSM, MBA
Partner, Information Technology Risk Advisory

Liz Meyers brings more than 30 years of experience in IT risk advisory, internal audit, and business process improvement. Known for her strategic perspective and practical approach, she helps organizations strengthen governance, mitigate risk, and implement effective solutions that drive operational resilience and business success.

Since joining McConnell Jones in 2019, Liz has advanced from Audit Manager to Director of IT Consulting and now serves as Partner of IT Risk Advisory Consulting. She leads engagements focused on IT risk, governance, compliance, internal audit, and operational effectiveness.

Prior to McConnell Jones, Liz served as Chief Audit Executive and Senior Director of IT Client Solutions for a Fortune 100 company, where she led a 21-person internal audit function and implemented enterprise-wide risk-based audit strategies. She began her career with the audit practice of a former Big Eight CPA firm.

A trusted advisor to clients and colleagues alike, Liz is recognized for translating complex risks into actionable solutions that enhance organizational performance, resilience, and compliance.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

MBA, University of Houston

BBA, Accounting, Texas A&M University

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) 

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) 

 

Gilbert Hopkins

CPA
CONSULTING DIRECTOR

Mr. Gilbert Hopkins a director with MJ, specializes in providing financial management, accounting, and business process improvement services to public and private organizations. Mr. Hopkins is a certified public accountant with more than 30 years of accounting and business experience.

Mr. Hopkins has conducted performance audits for federal, state, local governmental entities, and higher education entities for over 20 years. During these engagements, Mr. Hopkins has honed his skills in assessing program economy, efficiency, and effectiveness; examining the structure and design of programs to accomplish entity programs and objectives; evaluated alternative service delivery models, reviewed performance measures; examined legal and program documents and reports, and assessed compliance with policies, rules, and laws. As a director with MJ, Mr. Hopkins is responsible for managing and supervising MJ project personnel; interfacing and communicating with the client’s project manager; communicating effectively with client staff; planning, managing, and coordinating project activities; and preparing written communications. As a result of his extensive business experience, he has developed excellent written and oral communication skills, exceptional analytical skills, and focused client service delivery.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

BA, Accounting (Management, Economics Minor), Youngstown State University
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Texas and Florida

Linda Gilliam

CPA
Consulting Director

Ms. Linda Gilliam a director with MJ, specializes in providing audit services, business process improvement reviews, grants administration, and management and performance reviews for public and private organizations. She is a certified public accountant with more than 30 years of accounting and business experience. She has delivered internal audit services and solutions to MJ clients in the federal, state, and local governmental entities as well as commercial, and educational sectors for over 20 years.  

She has considerable experience assessing organizational structures, staffing, financial and operational processes, performance measurement, and best practices in assessments.  

Her extensive experience includes interviewing key personnel; collecting and analyzing data; developing work plans to achieve overall project objectives; evaluating internal controls, identifying best practices, and preparing comprehensive reports with findings and practical recommendations. 

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

BA, Accounting, Texas Lutheran University

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Texas and Florida

Nicole Huang

CPA
Audit Director

Ms. Nicole Huang has over 20 years of audit and accounting experience, specializing in financial and compliance audit engagements for Texas charter schools, nonprofit organizations and employee benefit plans. She has led audits under auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, Government Auditing Standards, Uniform Guidance compliance audits, and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. Her extensive experience includes working with Texas charter schools such as Faith Family Academy, NOVA Charter School, Richland Collegiate Charter School, Wayside Schools, Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity, Rise Academy, Priority System, Inc., and Odyssey Academy. Ms. Huang is highly familiar with compliance requirements and has led audit engagements ensuring adherence to these standards.

Ms. Huang oversees audit teams, ensuring audits are conducted efficiently and effectively. Her responsibilities encompass managing all aspects of the fieldwork and reviewing audit reports to ensure compliance with professional standards and the firm’s quality standards.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Science in Accountancy, University of Texas at Dallas

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Lesley Huff

CPA
Consulting Director

Ms. Lesley Huff has built a successful career by integrating strategic and operation risk management with business strategy. She is a former Fortune 100 senior executive with a broad operations and financial background. Lesley has strategically and operationally recognized, managed, and mitigated risks in complex environments.  She specializes in providing fiscal management, business process improvement, and risk management services to public and private organizations. Lesley is recognized for balancing a creative and collaborative approach with disciplined planning and management.

Lesley began with MJ in March 2022 supports our internal audit services by planning, leading, and conducting operational audits.

Prior to MJ, Lesley served as a Division President and CEO for a Fortune 100 company.  Lesley was also the CFO for their Canadian division where she built compliant financial operations at 22 locations across multiple provinces, assuring proper internal controls, delivering accurate and timely reporting, and identifying opportunities for improvement of financial management.

Lesley began her career as a staff auditor and most recently, consulted with businesses and nonprofits, assisting those organizations in developing and/or finetuning their strategies and infrastructure.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

BBA, Accounting, Midwestern State University

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Texas and Florida

Imran Khimani

FCA
Audit Director

Mr. Imran Khimani is an audit senior manager in our public sector practice. He has more than 29 years of audit experience and, for the past 21 years has managed and assisted the firm conduct numerous financial statement and single audit compliance engagements for a variety of entities throughout the State of Texas, with a focus on assessing and improving internal controls; enhancing operating efficiency; compliance with regulations; and implementing accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

With extensive experience in performing single audits under Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) as well as the State of Texas Grant Management Standards, Mr. Khimani serves as a valuable resource to both, our firm as well as other personnel at the firm on single audit compliance and related matters. He also has successfully led and managed our firm’s single audit team for the City of Houston for the past ten (10) and has been instrumental in providing them with in-depth knowledge of compliance requirements while expertly guiding the client to adopt best practices in improve their documentation for compliance and presentation of single audit reports. Mr. Khimani has also actively participated with the lead partners in providing the City with compliance tips and guidance for properly implementing receipt of large grant awards such as those that related to CDBG Disaster Recovery Grants from US Housing and Urban Development and Coronavirus Relief Fund from the US Department of Treasury.

In addition to the above, Mr. Khimani’s experience includes planning audit engagements, interfacing with clients’ personnel, evaluating internal controls, performing analytical review procedures, testing for the consistent application of policies and controls, gathering audit evidence, ensuring that financial transactions have been properly recorded and accounted for, and developing draft reports and other routine communications with the client.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor in Commerce, University of Karachi, Pakistan

Chartered Accountant, Pakistan

Cost and Management Accountant, Pakistan 

Goran Mei

CPA
Audit Director

Mr. Goran Mei serves as an Audit Senior Manager at McConnell & Jones LLP, where he oversees the planning, execution, and reporting of audit engagements. His responsibilities include evaluating internal controls, conducting fieldwork, supervising staff and senior auditors, performing complex audit procedures, and developing comprehensive reports with recommendations for internal controls.

With over fifteen (15) years of experience in audit and accounting, Mr. Mei has developed and implemented procedures that enhance clients’ internal controls, operational efficiency, and financial reporting accuracy. He also assists clients in understanding relevant accounting standards.

Mr. Mei’s expertise spans multiple industry segments, including education, employee benefit plans, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and retail. He has conducted analytical review procedures to identify audit risks and materiality, designed effective audit programs, assessed business risks, evaluated internal controls, and prepared various financial statements.

Mr. Mei possesses exceptional leadership and communication skills, refined through extensive experience in public accounting. His proficiency in the nonprofit and employee benefit plan sectors includes developing and implementing procedures that ensure accurate financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure regulatory compliance. Additionally, he has facilitated clients’ understanding of relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Mr. Mei has also conducted multiple audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and U.S. generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS).  He has also assisted clients with becoming more familiar with relevant accounting standards, proper reporting of financial information, internal control improvements, and enhancing operating efficiencies.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

MBA, Tulane University

BA, International Business, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), State of Washington

Martin Clarke

CPA
Consulting Director

Mr. Martin Clarke is a highly experienced and results-oriented Certified Public Accountant with over 20 years of experience in financial statement preparation, compliance auditing, and Federal grants financial management. Mr. Clarke served for 3 years as the Deputy Project Manager for the Government of the United States Virgin Islands (GVI), where MJ serves as the Third-Party Fiduciary Agent (TPFA) overseeing approximately $326 million in grant funds awarded by the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE). GVI departments that receive Federal awards from USDOE are assessed as high-risk grant recipients by USDOE and have been placed on third-party fiduciary oversight to assist with the fiscal management of the grant awards. Mr. Clarke has an extensive background in governmental accounting and auditing. He previously served as the Controller for the City of Allen, Texas, and as the Executive Director of Business, Financial Accounting & Reporting at Dallas County Schools, Texas. He performed assurance services as an independent audit manager with a large regional accounting firm, where he was responsible for annual financial statement audits, single audits, agreed-upon procedures, and preparing the Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFR).

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

BBA, Accounting, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Texas

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