About
HLB Gross Collins
Your Atlanta Based Full Service CPA & Consulting FIrm
About HLB Gross Colliins
HLB Gross Collins, P.C is an Atlanta-based full service certified public accounting and consulting firm that has been providing excellence in client service for fifty years. Throughout our history, we have had the privilege of serving prominent businesses and individuals in the Southeast, and throughout the world. We have grown along with our clients, many of whom have been with us throughout our history. We look forward to serving clients for the next 50 years and beyond.
Our History
1969
Founding
Our firm was founded. Over the next few years, Co-founders J...
1979
Gross, Collins + Cress, P.C.
Firm name changed to Gross, Collins + Cress, P.C. after Mike...
1979
Atlanta’s Top 25 CPA Firms
HLB Gross Collins, P.C. named at one of Atlanta’s Top 25 C...
1986
Money Watch
We began publishing Money Watch, a printed newsletter for cl...
1989
Selected by HLB International
Selected by HLB International as the Atlanta based firm with...
1993
We proudly announced that we could be reached via email with...
1996
In 90 Countries
HLB International has grown to have members in 90 countries.
1997
Foreign Staff Exchange
We participated in our first foreign staff exchange. Michael...
1998
HLB Gross Collins, P.C
We became HLB Gross Collins, P.C. as part of the internation...
2003
In 105 Countries
HLB International has expanded to 105 countries
2006
Beth Salvati - CEO
Beth Salvati named Chief Executive Officer
2007
Atlanta’s Top 10 Fastest Growing CPA firms
Recognized as one of Atlanta’s Top 10 Fastest Growing CPA ...
2008
Became a paperless office
Became a paperless office, adding new technologies and envir...
2010
Michael Bohling - CEO
Michael Bohling named shareholder and Chief Executive Office...
2012
Global Impact Award
Recipient of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Global Impact A...
2015
In Over 150 Countries
HLB International has expanded to over 150 countries.
2016
Top 300 CPA Firms
Recognized as one of the Top 300 CPA firms in the country by...
2017
Top 30 CPA Firms in the Country
Recognized by Inside Public Accounting as one of the Top 30 ...
2018
The Guelfo Group
The Guelfo Group joined HLB Gross Collins, P.C., expanding o...
2019
Tammy Guelfo becomes Shareholder
2019
HLB 50th Anniversary
HLB Gross Collins is celebrating 50 years. Thank you to our ...
Present day
Continuing to Serve
We continue to serve clients in Atlanta and throughout the w...
1969
Founding
Our firm was founded. Over the next few years, Co-founders John Collins & Steve Gross continue to build firm and establish as one of the top firms in Atlanta
1979
Gross, Collins + Cress, P.C.
Firm name changed to Gross, Collins + Cress, P.C. after Mike Cress joined the firm
1979
Atlanta’s Top 25 CPA Firms
HLB Gross Collins, P.C. named at one of Atlanta’s Top 25 CPA Firms, an annual recognition that continues to present day.
1986
Money Watch
We began publishing Money Watch, a printed newsletter for clients and friends of the firm
1989
Selected by HLB International
Selected by HLB International as the Atlanta based firm within the organization with members in 75 countries
1993
We proudly announced that we could be reached via email with our new @compuserve address
1996
In 90 Countries
HLB International has grown to have members in 90 countries.
1997
Foreign Staff Exchange
We participated in our first foreign staff exchange. Michael Bohling spent 3 months working with our affiliate in France, while we hosted a member of their team
1998
HLB Gross Collins, P.C
We became HLB Gross Collins, P.C. as part of the international branding initiative for all member firms throughout the world.
2003
In 105 Countries
HLB International has expanded to 105 countries
2006
Beth Salvati - CEO
Beth Salvati named Chief Executive Officer
2007
Atlanta’s Top 10 Fastest Growing CPA firms
Recognized as one of Atlanta’s Top 10 Fastest Growing CPA firms by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.
2008
Became a paperless office
Became a paperless office, adding new technologies and environment-friendly processes to reduce our carbon footprint.
2010
Michael Bohling - CEO
Michael Bohling named shareholder and Chief Executive Officer
2012
Global Impact Award
Recipient of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Global Impact Award
2015
In Over 150 Countries
HLB International has expanded to over 150 countries.
2016
Top 300 CPA Firms
Recognized as one of the Top 300 CPA firms in the country by Inside Public Accounting
2017
Top 30 CPA Firms in the Country
Recognized by Inside Public Accounting as one of the Top 30 CPA firms in the Country with highest percentage of female owners
2018
The Guelfo Group
The Guelfo Group joined HLB Gross Collins, P.C., expanding our team and adding a satellite office in Kennesaw.
2019
Tammy Guelfo becomes Shareholder
2019
HLB 50th Anniversary
HLB Gross Collins is celebrating 50 years. Thank you to our clients and our team for 50 great years. We look forward to the next 50.
Present day
Continuing to Serve
We continue to serve clients in Atlanta and throughout the world. We are fortunate to serve some of the Southeast’s most prominent business and individuals and help them facilitate growth, many of whom we have served throughout our 50 year history. We are well known for being industry specialists providing insights and highly technical expertise in construction, manufacturing & distribution, service, technology, real estate and international organizations. We remain a Top 25 CPA firm in Atlanta, a top 300 IPA firm in the country, and a member of HLB International which now has members in 150 countries. We are excited to continue to grow and evolve along with our clients throughout the next 50 years.
Our Core Values
Communication
Open and ongoing communication and encouraging ideas for improvement.
Trust
Create transparency and trust among our team, our leadership, and with our clients. Do what we say, mean what we say.
Diversity
Diverse backgrounds, educations, ethnicities and expertise.
Flexibility
Flexible hours, flexible career paths, flexibility to work from home
Teamwork
Collaboration, individual growth in a team-oriented environment
Technical aptitude and training
Continuous learning, assign the right people to the right jobs, provide the necessary tools for success
Community Service
Annual outreach projects, supporting client charity events, purpose-driven
Encouragement and support
Support our team and promote professional growth
Sustainabilty
Making decisions that will drive the firm into the future
Top
25
CPA Firm
In Atlanta
Atlanta Business Chronicle
Top
30
US Firm
With Highest Female Ownership
Inside Public Accounting
HLBI
12th
Among Top International Accounting Networks
Inside Public Accounting
In The Community
At HLB Gross Collins, P.C. we take great pride in serving the communities where we live and work. Many of our employees contribute time and volunteer efforts to non-profit organizations and civic associations and serve on non-profit boards and committees.
Alumi Associations
Local School Committees
Boards of Trustees and Advisory Boards
Parent Associations
Children's Organizations
Sporting Leagues
College and Accounting Associations
Chamber of Commerce
Supporting Local Organizations
50
Year History
158
Countries
Throughout the World with HLB Firms
Top
300
Firm
in the U.S.
Inside Public Accounting
As a former principal at HLB Gross Collins, I am pleased to continue to be able to work with the firm’s professionals as the Chief Financial Officer of a long-time client of the firm. Serving a complex operation such as Mirasco’s is challenging, and Michael Bohling and Iliana Malinov meet that challenge by constantly thinking about our business and being in regular contact with me. Along with the managers, Adil Amou and Michelle Jenkins, they keep us current on reporting and tax developments. Our international scope requires advisors who are constantly thinking about all the implications of our transactions, and the HLB team does a great job bringing us ideas and responding to our questions.
Rick Hamilton EVP & CFO
MIRASCO Inc.
I am happy to write this recommendation regarding the professionalism, integrity, and technical expertise of HLB Gross Collins P.C. (HLB). The professionals at HLB always exhibit an exceptional level of competence while diligently working to adhere to deadlines.
Additionally, HLB Gross Collins, P.C. applied their expertise in calculating the U.S. GAAP deferred tax provision. The firm exhibited tremendous tax knowledge in this area and we were impressed by their expertise.
I am happy to recommend HLB Gross Collins, P.C. based on their international expertise, specifically related to GAAP, as well as their technical ability and attentiveness to quality and personal relationships.
Randall Mertz, President & CEO
ORAFOL Americas Inc.