Over the years, we noticed that CPA firms tend to be cold, unfriendly, hectic places. Maybe they are just so busy with tax season.
At Massey and Company, our team is bright, friendly and eager to please.
Thanks to our team and our guiding principles, we are a different kind of accounting firm.
We founded the company in 2013 with these principles which still guide us today:
You won’t find stress or drama at our office. Instead, you will find patient, understanding people who sincerely care. All year long.
Gary Massey is the founder of Massey and Company CPA, based in Atlanta. He has over 30 years of experience in tax preparation, tax planning, and IRS and state tax problem resolution. He holds a CPA, a Master’s degree in Accounting and Master’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in taxation. Gary is also a Certified Tax Representation Consultant.
Gary’s focus includes helping clients with tax problems. This includes representing clients in front of IRS and state agencies to resolve difficult tax issues, including audits, unpaid taxes, liens, levies, penalties, and notices. His work requires negotiation on a wide variety of tax matters, including offers in compromise, installment agreements, currently not collectible status, and penalty abatement.
Gary enjoys collecting art and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He is married to Chelly, a native of The Netherlands.
Austin Bell holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ.
Austin worked in the Finance departments of Citigroup, The GEO Group, Sun Pharmaceuticals, and Community Partners of Southern Arizona for 8 years, focusing on corporate finance and accounting. Austin found his niche after a transition to a regional Wealth Management firm, specializing in small business and individual retirement planning and tax services. Since 2019, he has been an associate at Massey and Company CPA, a boutique tax and accounting firm in Atlanta, GA, focused on the needs of small businesses and business owners.
Austin is a native of New Jersey and has lived in Southeastern North Carolina since 2018. He enjoys building custom computers, spending time with loved ones, and has a heart for volunteer work with local nonprofits.
Ben Massey has a passion for helping small businesses and entrepreneurs. Ben’s focus is on optimizing operational efficiency and enhancing client satisfaction by overseeing the firm’s day-to-day functions. His number one priority is ensuring that each client fully understands the process and feels supported throughout their engagement with the firm. By providing clear communication and tailored solutions, Ben helps clients navigate the complexities of our clients’ tax and accounting needs with confidence.
Joey Akbar, EA has been a licensed Enrolled Agent since 2012 and brings a decade of IRS tax resolution work and tax preparation experience into his role as an Enrolled Agent. He obtained a Bachelor’s in finance at University of Central Oklahoma and also earned a Master’s in accounting.
Joey has been in the shoes of the small business owner as he previously owned a small clothing store. With the knowledge he gained, today he enjoys helping tax clients with their filing requirements and tax savings.
Joey enjoys cycling around the lake and group fitness classes 3 to 4 days a week. His downfall is he is always on the search for some good Mac and Cheese.
Rafael Quezada, EA brings more than 30 years of diverse tax and accounting experience in his role as an Enrolled Agent and Accountant. He obtained a Bachelors in Accounting at Fairleigh Dickinson University and is a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents, and the National Association of Tax Preparers.
Rafael is passionate about providing comprehensive accounting services, including individual, corporate, and partnership income tax return preparation to our clients.
Rafael’s hobby is being a singer/musician for a local band and sometimes performing at local venues on weekends
Theresa Krantz is a dynamic accounting professional. With more than a decade of expertise focused on supporting small businesses in the real estate and construction industries, her unique blend of operations management and accounting experience in these industries helps C-Suite clients navigate the financial challenges of running their businesses.
Theresa recently completed her Master’s of Business Administration with a concentration in accounting as a stepping stone toward CPA licensure.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Theresa enjoys training, playing, and cuddling with her two beloved Australian Shepherd dogs. She and her husband have also begun using word buttons to enrich their communication with their furry companions.
Jasmine McFarland holds a Master of Business Administration degree in Management and Information Systems Management from Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.
Jasmine worked in the purchasing and legal departments of University of Detroit Mercy, and the business administration department of American Iron and Steel Institute. Jasmine started as a Bookkeeper at Massey and Company CPA in 2022.
Jasmine is a native of Michigan. She enjoys traveling, spending time with her son, and volunteering for the MACK Youth Foundation, a non-profit organization that assists underrepresented youth, where she is also on the Board of Directors.
Evelina has a Bachelor degree in business administration and business law from the Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania. Evelina was a business owner back in her country (owned a fitness club and a vegan restaurant). She moved to the USA 8 years ago and worked in a public accounting firm in Illinois.
As an accountant and tax preparer, she brings knowledge and expertise in financial management, tax preparation, and accounting. She recognizes that not everyone has a background in accounting or finance, so she takes her time to explain these concepts in plain language.
In her spare time she enjoys working out in the gym, spending quality time with her family and taking continuous education classes.
Elaine Smith holds a degree in Accounting from Georgia Southwestern College, in Americus, Georgia.
Elaine has 23 years of experience working with small businesses, helping them with bookkeeping and accounting. She is a QuickBooks ProAdvisor and is proficient in both QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop.
Elaine enjoys spending time with her family and her dogs. She also spends time sewing, quilting, riding her horse and motorcycling.
Lina holds a medical degree in Microbiology and Bioanalysis from the Industrial University of Santander.
Lina joined the team at Massey and company CPA in 2022. Her focus includes working and communicating with clients to help and guide them on their process to become a part of the firm.
In her free time, Lina enjoys traveling, playing piano, reading and spending time with her family and friends.
Diego is a civil engineering student from the Industrial University of Santander.
Diego joined the team at Massey and company CPA in 2022 as an intern. His responsibilites includes communicating with clients, assisting tax preparers and social media management.
In his free time, Diego enjoys playing soccer with friends, working out, listening to music, learning new languages and spending time with his family.
