Joel Stewart, CPA
Joel resides in Aiken, SC where he is an active member of Cedar Creek West Church and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the YMCA. He attended the College of Charleston where he received his Bachelors of Accounting and Bachelors of Business Administration. He then attended Augusta State University where he obtained his…
Read MoreWanda F. Scott, CPA
Wanda Fordham Scott is from Dublin, GA and currently resides in Aiken, SC. She attended Georgia Southern University where she obtained a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Accounting. Wanda went on to work for a CPA firm in Valdosta, GA and later as a Partner with a regional accounting firm earning her CPA designation along…
Read MoreDavid 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…
Read MorePaul Wade, CPA
Paul Wade was born in Atlanta, GA, but grew up in Louisville, KY. Paul obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech where he graduated on the Dean’s List. Paul worked at E-Z-Go for approximately 4 years as an engineering team leader before going to graduate school at the University of Georgia. Paul…
Read MoreJay Sanders, CPA
Jay Sanders was born in Augusta and raised in Waynesboro, GA. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Sanders, Jr. He graduated from Burke County High School and went on to receive his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Mercer University in 1997. Jay earned his CPA license in 2000. Jay…
Read MoreAndrea Usry, CPA
Andrea Usry is a native of Wrens, GA and still resides there. She enjoys living in a small, close-knit community but loves working in Augusta and surrounding areas. Andrea graduated from Georgia Southern University with a Bachelors of Accounting in 1991. From there, she went to graduate school at University of Georgia and earned a…
Read MoreMichelle Bennett, CPA
Michelle Bennett is a native of Thomson, GA and now resides in North Augusta, SC. Michelle is a graduate of Augusta University (1996) and joined SME CPAs in 2000. Michelle assists clients with both their tax and audit needs. She serves as SME’s Audit Quality Center partner for the AICPA Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality…
Read MoreRick Evans, CPA
Rick Evans graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting and a Masters of Accountancy. Rick has served as a partner with SME since 1993 and as Managing Partner from 2012- 2022. With over 40 years of experience, Rick also coordinates the various functions of client engagements to provide…
Read MoreAbram J. Serotta, CPA
Abram J. Serotta was born and raised in Augusta, GA where he graduated from the Academy of Richmond County. He went on to earn a Bachelors in Accounting from the University of Georgia in 1968, where he also earned his Masters of Accountancy in 1969. Abram passed his CPA exam while in college. Abram has…
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