Education:
B.S.B.A. in Accounting, with a Minor in Spanish and an Equivalency of a Minor in Geology; Auburn University
Master of Accountancy; Auburn University
Areas of Emphasis:
Business, Individual, and not-for-profit taxation; small/local business and start-up/entrepreneurship consulting; QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor
Civic Affiliations:
Brad is a founding member of the Cove chapter of BNI; is the Treasurer for Kinertia, the entity that curates TEDxHuntsville; is Treasurer of Rocket Hatch; serves on the Auburn University School of Accountancy Advisory Council; and is President of Rocket City Scholarship Granting Organization.
Professional Organizations:
American Insitute of Certified Public Accountants
Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
Contact Information:
(256) 539-0746
brad@brandblackwell.com
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