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Paul is a Partner in the firm of SFC LLP. Paul began his public accounting career in Arlington in 1984. His expertise is primarily in the areas of tax planning and compliance along with business consulting. His experience is represented by a variety of industries including manufacturing, construction, real estate development, retail and service providers. He is a member of SFC's executive management committee.
Paul is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants. He is treasurer of both Arlington Children’s Toys, Inc. and the Levitt Pavilion Arlington.
Paul, an Arlington native, is a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington.
Kim is a Partner in the firm of Sutton Frost Cary LLP and has been in public accounting since 1994, including several years in the Dallas office of an international firm. Her extensive and diverse experience includes, but is not limited to, audits of financial statements of privately owned companies, employee benefit plans and nonprofit organizations and consulting for insurance-related clients. Kim also assists clients with various tax and consulting services. She is a member of SFC’s executive management committee.
Clients served by Kim include corporations, S corporations, partnerships, joint ventures, individuals, employee benefit plans and nonprofit organizations. Her industry experience includes manufacturing, insurance, real estate, employee benefit plans and various types of nonprofit organizations.
Kim is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and other state and local professional organizations. Kim is also a member of the Rotary Club of Arlington where she was treasurer for 10 years and Rotarian of the Year in 2010. Kim is a member of Women Inspiring Philanthropy, serves on the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce Finance Committee, is a member of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of Arlington, is a graduate of Leadership Arlington and is an active member of First United Methodist Church in Arlington.
Kim is an honors graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington with a masters of science degree in accounting. She and her husband Scott have two daughters, Nicole and Sarah. Kim is a certified advanced scuba diver and her hobbies include physical fitness and traveling.
Bill is a Partner in the firm of Sutton Frost Cary LLP. Bill began his career in public accounting in 1985 as an accounting intern with a local Fort Worth firm while attending Texas Christian University. Since graduating from TCU in 1987 he has continued to expand his client base and hone his professional skills in the public accounting industry.
Bill’s practice areas include tax and business planning and consulting for large and small multi-state companies as well as high net worth individuals and business owners. His clients are involved in Real Estate, Manufacturing, Professional, Medical Services, Oil and Gas and a wide range of other industries. In addition to being a licensed CPA, he also holds the designation of Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) and Certified Global Management Accountant (CGMA).
Bill is currently a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Texas Society of CPA’s and the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts. He also serves as a member of SFC’s executive management committee.
Paula is a Partner in the firm of SFC LLP and has over 25 years of experience in public accounting. Her background in accounting includes experience in the both public and private sectors. Her extensive and diverse experience includes, but is not limited to, audits of financial statements of privately owned companies, employee benefit plans and nonprofit organizations and consulting for insurance-related clients.
Clients served by Paula include corporations, S corporations, partnerships, individuals, employee benefit plans and various nonprofit organizations. Her industry experience includes manufacturing, insurance, health care, employee benefit plans and various nonprofit organizations.
Paula is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and other state and local professional organizations. Paula is an honors graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington. She was the recipient of the 1995-96 Accounting Excellence Award and is a graduate of Leadership Arlington. She and her husband Todd have two sons, Blake and Blane, and her hobbies include jogging and traveling.
Drew is a Partner in the firm of SFC LLP and has been in public accounting since 2006. His industry experience includes construction, nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, manufacturing, port authorities and employee benefit plans.
Drew graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting in 2006. He received his Masters of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix in 2010. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Drew is a graduate of Leadership Arlington and serves as Treasurer to local nonprofit organizations. He also enjoys running and spending time with his two children, Cooper and Zoey.
Denise is a Partner in the firm of Sutton Frost Cary LLP. She has almost 36 years of accounting experience, including the last 20 years at SFC. She provides accounting and tax services. Her experience includes representation before the Internal Revenue Service.
Clients served by Denise include corporations, S corporations, partnerships, joint ventures, trusts, various nonprofit organizations and individuals. Her industry experience includes manufacturing, real estate, service companies and other various types of organizations.
Denise is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Texas Society of CPAs and the Fort Worth Chapter of CPAs.
Denise is a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington. She and her husband Phil have three children, Brad, Katie and Brandon, and her hobbies include sporting events, fitness and traveling.
Brian is a Partner in the firm of SFC LLP and has over 15 years of public accounting experience. His background in accounting includes experience in both the public and private sectors. His extensive and diverse experience includes, but is not limited to, audits of financial statements of privately owned companies, employee benefit plans, financial institutions and nonprofit organizations and consulting for insurance-related clients.
Clients served by Brian include corporations, S corporations, partnerships, employee benefit plans and various nonprofit organizations. His industry experience includes manufacturing, retail, insurance, financial institutions, waste management, employee benefit plans and various types of nonprofit organizations.
Brian graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting in 2006. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Brian is a member of the Arlington Chamber Young Professional, Arlington Chamber of Commerce and is currently the Treasurer for Leadership Arlington. In his spare time, Brian enjoys golfing, college football and spending time with his family.
Jennifer Guse is a Partner in the firm of SFC LLP and has over 12 years of experience in public accounting. She provides accounting and tax services to a diverse clientele that spans corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and individuals. With an extensive professional background exceeding a decade, Jennifer's industry proficiency extends to companies involved in real estate, the service industry, and various small businesses.
Jennifer graduated from Hardin-Simmons University with a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Business Administration in Accounting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants. She is an active volunteer with the TXCPA Fort Worth Chapter and sits on the Branding and Community Outreach Committee. Recently, Jennifer was recognized as part of the 2023 class of 40 under 40 by the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce. Outside the office, she is a volunteer youth soccer coach for the City of Arlington youth sports program.
Apart from her professional achievements, Jennifer loves spending quality time with her husband and two daughters.
Deanna is a Partner at SFC LLP and plays a key role in delivering comprehensive audit services with a collaborative and responsive approach. With over ten years of experience in public accounting, her expertise extends to audits of financial statements for privately owned companies, nonprofit organizations, and governmental entities. She currently specializes in providing high-quality assurance services for nonprofit organizations, government contracts, and Uniform Guidance Compliance.
Her academic achievements include graduating Summa Cum Laude from Lamar University with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Accounting degree and also getting a Master’s of Business Administration in Accounting degree from the same institution.
She holds memberships in professional organizations, including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants. She is a 2022 graduate from Leadership Mansfield and the EWF Emerging Leaders program Class 2023A. She is also an active member of Walnut Ridge Baptist Church in Mansfield, Texas.
Beyond her professional commitments, Deanna enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her family, which includes her husband and two children.
Mark is a Tax Director with Sutton Frost Cary, LLP and has approximately 30 years of public accounting experience and over 7 years of private sector experience. He has extensive experience in both tax and audit / attestation services.
His industry experience includes construction, nonprofit organizations, investment services, manufacturing, and employee benefit plans. His experience also includes preparation of income tax returns for individuals, corporations and partnerships.
Mark graduated from Frostburg State University in Maryland with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting in 1985. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Mark has volunteered as a standard bearer at the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club for 29 years. Mark also served on the Wish Night Committee for Make-A-Wish® North Texas for almost 20 years as well as serving as Ball Co-Chair of the event with his wife, Marti, in 2014.
Mark and Marti enjoy playing golf and are active members at Las Colinas Country Club. They have one son, Jacob, a graduate of Texas Tech University who currently resides in Portland, Oregon.
Emily is a Audit Director at Sutton Frost Cary LLP and has over 16 years of public accounting experience. Her experience includes audits of financial statements of privately owned companies, nonprofit organizations, governmental entities and employee benefit plans.
Emily graduated magna cum laude from Dallas Baptist University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting in 2004 and then received a Masters of Business Administration in 2006. She also graduated from Leadership Arlington in 2011. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Emily serves as the Treasurer of the Miracle League Arlington. She and her husband, Brent, enjoy spending time with their son, Brooks and cheering on the Texas Rangers.
David is a Senior Tax Manager in the firm of Sutton Frost Cary and has over 15 years of both public accounting and private sector experience. He provides accounting and tax services to corporations, S corporations, partnerships, trusts and individuals.
His practice area includes tax and business planning for large multi-state and small companies, as well as high-net worth and high-income individuals and business owners. His industry experience includes companies involved in health care, professional services, and family offices.
David graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus in Accounting and a Master of Science in Taxation. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Texas Society of Public Accountants.
David has previously volunteered as a member of the executive team with Random Acts, Inc for 8 years. David and his wife, Miranda, enjoy watching both college and NFL football games as well as attending comic book conventions. They also enjoy spending time with their daughter, Gracie and numerous dogs and cats.
Will is the Insurance Compliance Manager at Sutton Frost Cary LLP. He has over 17 years of insurance experience. His experience includes claims adjusting as well as compliance testing of insurance agencies with a focus on policy issuance, policy renewals/cancellations, claims handling and premium trust procedures.
Will graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Computer Information Systems in 2001. Will and his wife, Amy, enjoy spending time with their son, William and attending a variety of concerts and college football games.
Jettie brings over nine years of experience in public accounting, with a specialized focus on audits of governmental entities, nonprofit organizations, and privately owned companies across various industries. Her expertise lies in nonprofit accounting and Uniform Guidance compliance, with key areas of focus including Nonprofit Organizations, Governmental Entities, Employee Benefit Plans, Single Audits, Manufacturing Companies, and Construction Companies.
Jettie earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Magna Cum Laude) from East Texas Baptist University and a Master’s in Professional Accountancy from Stephen F. Austin State University. She is an active member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Texas Society of CPAs — East Texas Chapter.
In her free time, Jettie enjoys spending time with her husband and kids and traveling.
Alexandra has been a part of the public accounting sector since 2019, bringing a wealth of experience across all phases of the audit process. Her industry expertise spans a diverse range of fields, including nonprofit organizations, charter schools, employee benefit plans, consumer packaged goods, food pantries, social services, and manufacturing companies.
Alexandra’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts from Sarah Lawrence College and an Accounting Certificate from Austin Community College. She is an active member of the American Institute of CPAs, the Texas Society of CPAs, and the Fort Worth Chapter of CPAs, where she contributes to the professional community.
Her commitment to community involvement is reflected in her leadership roles with the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce, where she was recognized as a 40 under 40 recipient in 2022. Alexandra also serves as a Co-Chair for the Grant Committee and Steering Committee Member for the United Way of Tarrant County, sits on the board of the Fairmount Trash Pirates, and is involved in accounting career education through the Fort Worth Chapter of CPAs. Alexandra is licensed in Texas and continues to dedicate her expertise to both her profession and community. When she isn’t volunteering in the community, Alexandra enjoys spending time with her three dogs, hiking with her husband, and book clubs.
With eight years of experience in public accounting, Zuly is an expert in all phases of the audit process, from initial planning and risk assessment to detailed testing and comprehensive reporting. Her extensive background has equipped her with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of financial reporting standards and regulations. Zuly’s industry expertise includes nonprofit organizations, employee benefit plans, governmental entities, and federal grants.
She earned both her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and her Master of Professional Accountancy from Stephen F. Austin State University. Zuly is an active member of the American Institute of CPAs, the Texas Society of CPAs, and the Fort Worth and East Texas Chapters of CPAs. She is licensed to practice in Texas.
Zuly enjoys traveling and spending time with her pets and family.
Elizabeth is a seasoned public accountant with nine years of experience, specializing in nonprofit organizations, private and charter schools. Her expertise in preparing Forms 990, 990T, and 990EZ ensures that her clients meet compliance requirements with precision and accuracy.
Elizabeth earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin. She is an active member of the American Institute of CPAs, the Texas Society of CPAs, and the Dallas Chapter of CPAs. Her deep industry knowledge, coupled with a commitment to excellence, makes her a trusted advisor to clients navigating complex financial landscapes.
Courtney is a Special Projects Manager at SFC, having joined the firm in 2015. She plays a crucial role in maintaining smooth operations, managing essential functions such as recruiting top talent, leading marketing initiatives, and addressing various firm needs. Her commitment to excellence and expertise at handling multiple responsibilities ensure the success of SFC's projects and overall operations.
Courtney earned her degree in Finance from Texas Woman's University, where she was actively involved in the Tri Sigma sorority. She is also a graduate of Leadership Arlington's Best Class of 2017, where she made significant contributions as adult class director for three years and held various board positions. In her free time, Courtney enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her family.
SFC is affiliated with a number of industry organizations to provide clients with the highest level of business and accounting services. We actively are involved in the following organizations:
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We believe in being good citizens both inside and outside the office. We participate in and volunteer our time to local causes, with the goal of giving back to our community and our profession.
In addition, our firm or its partners and staff are active in the following organizations:
The AICPA requires its members engaged in the practice of public accounting to participate in mandatory practice monitoring programs. The programs are intended to reduce or eliminate substandard performance by CPA firms in their delivery of accounting and auditing services. The programs require firms to undergo periodic peer reviews of their quality control system.
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