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George D. Forsythe, CPA

Managing Partner

Biography

George has over 25 years of experience and serves as the Managing Partner of WellsColeman. George is a seasoned advisor to small and medium-sized businesses and their owners. George’s passion is inspiring small and medium-sized business leaders to achieve extraordinary results through strategic coaching. His clients benefit from his expertise in business lifecycle advisory planning, including succession planning, mergers and acquisitions, and the related income tax effects. In his role as Managing Partner, George focuses on continuous improvement for the firm, its leaders and firm clientele. Additionally, he oversees the firm’s information technology needs and consults with clients regarding their systems.

When not in the office, you can find George barbecuing, hiking, fishing, golfing, mountain biking, playing squash or tennis, or simply spending time with his wife and two sons, probably in Athens at the University of Georgia.

Education

  • Mary Washington College, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
  • University of Virginia, Master of Science in Management Information Systems
  • Leadership Metro Richmond, Leadership Quest

Professional & Community Affiliations

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Executive Committee Member
  • Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
  • Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA), Past Chair
  • Leadership Metro Richmond, Past Chair
  • QuickBooks Professional Advisors Program, Member
  • Named Super CPA for Young CPAs by Virginia Business in 2006
  • Named Super CPA for Small Business by Virginia Business in 2010, 2011, 2012

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