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Paula B. Coley, CPA

Senior Manager
Tax and Accounting Services
901.791.9415

As senior manager in the firm's tax and accounting services group, Paula directs the preparation and review of hundreds of federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, businesses, and other entities. She is also responsible for coordinating the firm's tax research capabilities and technical knowledge base. Paula has more than 25 years of public accounting experience, specializing in tax and accounting advice for privately owned companies, executives, families, trusts, and estates. Paula also works extensively with small businesses and professional practices in various healthcare, contracting, and service niches.

Areas of Expertise

• Federal, state, and local taxation
• Small businesses and professional practices
• Estate, gift, and trust taxation
• Income and deduction planning
• Technical tax research

Professional/Civic Affiliations

• CPA, Certified Public Accountant licensed by the Tennessee State Board of Accountancy
• Member, Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Member, Shelby County Republican Women’s Club and Northeast Shelby Republican Club

Education

• B.S. in accounting from the University of Memphis