James Underwood Elected Chair of GSCPA Board of Directors for 2025-26

James Underwood, a certified public accountant and certified financial planner at Focus Partners Wealth in Atlanta, Georgia, has been elected chair of The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA) Board of Directors for the 2025-26 fiscal year. His election took place during the Society's annual business meeting in St. Thomas, USVI.

Boyd Search, President and CEO of GSCPA, expressed enthusiasm about Underwood's election, highlighting his leadership qualities and commitment to the accounting profession. Underwood's extensive involvement with GSCPA over the past 15 years, including his service on the Board of Directors and various committees, positions him as a pivotal figure in guiding the Society through the evolving landscape of the accounting profession.

Underwood's vision for his tenure includes changing the narrative around the accounting profession. He aims to highlight the fulfilling and financially rewarding aspects of being a CPA, countering the prevalent focus on the profession's challenges. His approach focuses on communication, addressing CPAs' concerns, and emphasizing the positive impact of their work on clients and the broader community.

The GSCPA, representing nearly 14,000 members across Georgia, plays a critical role in advocating for the accounting profession, offering leadership, service, and development opportunities. Underwood's leadership is expected to further these objectives, reinforcing the value of CPAs in society. For more information on GSCPA, visit https://www.gscpa.org.