Anthony Brunson establishes solo practice
After 30 years in partnership, renowned CPA creates own practice
From Bernadette Morris
Armed and equipped with exceptional skills, talent, and resources, Anthony “Tony” Brunson, nationally renowned for his no nonsense and robust leadership style as co-partner of a distinguished accounting firm, has announced a move to establish his own footprint of leadership.
Brunson has branched out to open a solo practice, Anthony Brunson P.A. His new corporate headquarters is located at 333 Las Olas Way, CU 4, in Fort Lauderdale. His is also located at 801Brickell Avenue, Suite 900 in Miami. Both locations will offer comprehensive CPA services to a host of businesses and organizations throughout the south Florida communities.
“Change is good and enables me to explore my entrepreneur desires and achieve my full potential,” says Brunson. “I know this community and value the relationships I have built and the work I have delivered over the past three decades. I am confident that my new venture will be a rewarding and satisfying experience for everyone.”
Anthony Brunson P.A. aims to provide expert public ac-counting services that are client focused and solution driven. Tony’s pledge is to continue to offer his wealth of expertise to a broad range of industry sectors including government, health care, housing, transportation, and public service concerns. Anthony Brunson P.A. will represent diverse clients ranging from governmental organizations and health care agencies, to small and medium size businesses.
“The leadership and staff of Sharpton, Brunson & Company has collectively built a solid foundation for growth, helping the company to become the largest African American full-service CPA firm in the southeast U.S., and a noted “Top 25 Accounting Firm” in South Florida, with offices in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Tallahassee,” said Brunson. “As I embark up-on this new chapter in my life, I look forward to building up-on that legacy with my own firm.”
The consummate professional, Brunson is a graduate of Jackson State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He also attended Dartmouth College, where he completed his fellowship in the Minority Business Enterprise Program.
Throughout his career, Brunson has flourished over three decades of public accounting experience. Prior to joining Sharpton, Brunson & Company, as a partner in 1985, Brunson was an audit manager of the Big 4 accounting firm of Price Waterhouse, where he was responsible for managing and conducting audits. Known for being very detail-oriented, Brunson has indepth know-ledge of the audit and reporting requirements of varied industries, including GAAS, GAAP, and OMB Circular A-133. This, together with his extensive knowledge of federal and state cost methods, practices and theories, along with his expert knowledge in matters involving construction claims and cost allocation methods, places his new company in prime position to grow and thrive.
A native Miamian, Brunson has professional affiliations with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA), and Florida Government Finance Officers Association (FGOA). Because of his commitment to civic involvement, he has received numerous awards and accolades, including the Claude Pepper Award in the Volunteer category presented by United Home Care Services, the Award of Excellence from the Louie Bing Scholarship Fund, Inc., and the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s “Up and Comers’ Business Awards.”
For more information on Anthony Brunson, P.A., contact the office at (954) 361-6571 in Fort Lauderdale, (305) 789-6673 in Miami, or via email at info@ABCPASolutions.com.
