David Ussery, CPA

David Ussery was reared in Hazlehurst, GA.  He earned his Bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting in 2010 from the University of Georgia, and he earned his Masters of Accounting in 2011 from Georgia Southern University.  David began his career with a regional firm, and he earned his CPA designation in 2012.

David joined SME CPAs in November 2015, and he made partner in July 2020.  His work focuses on tax and specifically complex closely-held businesses, individuals, and fiduciaries.  He works with his clients throughout the year performing tax planning and general business consulting.   He enjoys the challenging atmosphere of public accounting as he finds that one answer does not fit all clients.

He is a member of the Augusta Chapter of the Georgia Society of CPAs and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.  David is past president of the Augusta Chapter of the Georgia Society of CPAs, past treasurer and board member of Augusta/CSRA Habitat for Humanity, and 2019 graduate of Leadership Augusta.

David and his family attend Trinity-on-the-Hill United Methodist Church.

Family:  Bailie, wife; Simmons and Boyd, sons; and beloved dog, Sister

Fun:  Spending time with family and friends, cooking, piano, bird hunting, and Saturdays in Athens