Business Details
16 Years
experience
Trusted Accounting and Financial Consulting Services in Ellijay, GA
Hensley CPA was founded in 2010 by Joseph C. Hensley, a Certified Public Accountant with over four decades of experience in financial services. Our firm specializes in delivering tailored accounting, tax, regulatory, and advisory solutions to community banks, real estate entities, and closely held companies. With a career spanning roles as a public accountant, bank auditor, and financial consultant, Mr. Hensley has cultivated deep expertise in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and business challenges. Our services include financial statement audits, tax compliance and planning, loan documentation review, and strategic advisory support. We combine industry-specific knowledge with personalized service to help clients achieve financial clarity and operational success.Our team's experience in real estate development and community banking regulations positions us to address unique client needs with precision. We prioritize reliability, accuracy, and client-focused service delivery, ensuring solutions align with individual business goals. Hensley CPA's approach integrates technical excellence with practical insights gained from decades of hands-on experience across diverse economic conditions. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our track record of supporting clients through critical growth phases and compliance requirements. Headquartered in Ellijay, Georgia, we serve clients throughout North Georgia, the Southeast, and beyond.
Services
Accounting Services
Tax Services
Regulatory Services
Advisory Services
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized expertise in community banking and real estate accounting.
- Our CPA-led team delivers personalized solutions tailored to complex regulatory requirements.
- We provide comprehensive services spanning accounting, tax, regulatory compliance, and strategic advisory.
- Our proven track record includes successful engagements with financial institutions and developers.
- We combine technical excellence with deep local market knowledge in North Georgia.
Services
Accounting Services
Our accounting services encompass financial statement preparation, audit support, and internal reporting solutions tailored for banks and real estate entities. We ensure accurate transaction compilation meeting banking, tax, and regulatory requirements. Our expertise spans GAAP compliance and customized financial reporting frameworks for diverse business structures.
Tax Services
We provide comprehensive tax planning, compliance, and minimization strategies for businesses and individuals. Our services include entity-specific tax return preparation, regulatory reporting, and strategic advisory to optimize tax positions while maintaining full compliance with federal and state requirements.
Regulatory Services
Specialized regulatory compliance solutions for financial institutions include FDIC, OCC, and SEC reporting. We assist with loan documentation reviews, stress testing, and allowance calculations to meet banking authority requirements. Our team develops policy frameworks and quantitative models ensuring regulatory adherence.
Advisory Services
Strategic advisory services focus on business growth, profitability analysis, and project evaluation. We deliver feasibility studies, financial modeling, and expert consultation for real estate developments and corporate transactions. Our guidance supports data-driven decision-making across industries.
People
Joseph C. Hensley
Founder & Principal
Certified Public Accountant with 40+ years of experience in financial services. Former managing partner of North Georgia's largest CPA firm. Expertise in community banking, real estate development, and regulatory compliance. Holds CGMA designation and Georgia Tech business honors.
Questions
What industries does HensleyCPA specialize in?
We specialize in community banking, real estate development, and closely held businesses. Our expertise includes regulatory compliance for financial institutions and financial reporting for complex real estate projects.
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide financial statement preparation, audit support, tax compliance, regulatory reporting, loan documentation review, and strategic advisory services tailored to banks and real estate entities.
How experienced is your team with bank regulations?
Our principal has 40+ years of experience including roles as bank auditor, regulatory compliance consultant, and advisor for new bank charters. We handle FDIC, OCC, and SEC reporting requirements.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve North Georgia, the Southeast United States, and can support clients nationwide through our Atlanta-area accessibility.
