About

About

HLB Gross Collins

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

Email

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

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1979

Gross, Collins + Cress, P.C.

Firm name changed to Gross, Collins + Cress, P.C. after Mike Cress joined the firm

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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.

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1986

Money Watch

We began publishing Money Watch, a printed newsletter for clients and friends of the firm

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1989

Selected by HLB International

Selected by HLB International as the Atlanta based firm within the organization with members in 75 countries

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1993

Email

We proudly announced that we could be reached via email with our new @compuserve address

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1996

In 90 Countries

HLB International has grown to have members in 90 countries.

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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

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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.

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2003

In 105 Countries

HLB International has expanded to 105 countries

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2006

Beth Salvati - CEO

Beth Salvati named Chief Executive Officer

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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.

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2008

Became a paperless office

Became a paperless office, adding new technologies and environment-friendly processes to reduce our carbon footprint.

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2010

Michael Bohling - CEO

Michael Bohling named shareholder and Chief Executive Officer

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2012

Global Impact Award

Recipient of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Global Impact Award

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2015

In Over 150 Countries

HLB International has expanded to over 150 countries.

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2016

Top 300 CPA Firms

Recognized as one of the Top 300 CPA firms in the country by Inside Public Accounting

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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

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2018

The Guelfo Group

The Guelfo Group joined HLB Gross Collins, P.C., expanding our team and adding a satellite office in Kennesaw.

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2019

Tammy Guelfo becomes Shareholder

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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.

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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.

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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

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Toys for Tots
Must Ministries
Kennesaw Mountain

50

Year History

158

Countries

Throughout the World with HLB Firms

Top

300

Firm

in the U.S.

Inside Public Accounting

We appreciate the personal approach Gross Collins takes with our tax planning and preparation needs.

John Sudduth, Controller

Pioneer Concrete Pumping Service, 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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