Meet Our Team

Meet Our Team

John Bateman, CPA

As a manager in our tax department, John focusses on implementing the most effective tax strategies that will allow his clients to achieve financial success. He keeps up with the continually changing tax code to proactively implement new opportunities as they become available. John understands that tax planning and compliance is only one part of his clients' overall financial well-being. He gets to know his clients so he can help them customize their tax strategies in a way that will complement their overall financial strategy.

Specialized Services

John has in-depth industry expertise in Real Estate including multi-family housing, developers, residential real estate, and commercial real estate.

John works to add value to his clients by going beyond compliance. He seeks out savings opportunities such as tax credits, overlooked deductions, and new opportunities that arise from changing legislation.

John handles many complex tax transactions. In serving his clients, particularly in the real estate industry, John helps navigating the regulations and guidelines that affect the industry.

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About John

University of Mississippi, Bachelors in Accounting

University of Mississippi Master's in Taxation

Professional Membership and Community Involvement

American Institute of CPAs

Georgia Society of CPAs

Packard has been a client of HLB Gross Collins for 33 years, through the tough years and the growth years. They have been a loyal and trusted advisor to us for everything from Audited financials to our recent transition to 100% ESOP, we could not have completed this transaction without their expertise. The firm has grown with us over these years and we look forward to trusting them for all our accounting and tax needs for many years to come. I don’t know how to say enough about how I trust the advisors and friends I have a HLB Gross Collins.

Susan Kirkland, President

Packard, Inc.

HLB Gross Collins has been an outstanding partner for our business for over 15 years. Wayne Gilmore and the partners and staff at HLB Gross Collins have supported our multi-national business tax and advice needs effectively and efficiently. Whether evaluating the tax and business consequences of an international or domestic job or completing the inevitable paperwork and tax returns required, HLB Gross Collins always provides the support we need. I highly recommend HLB Gross Collins to any business.

Steven R. Baardson, CFO & General Counsel

TransGlobal Energy, Inc.

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