Hancock Askew & Co., LLP, a regional full-service tax, accounting, audit and advisory firm is excited to announce that John McElderry, Founder and Managing Director, and his great team at McElderry and Associates, LLC, a local tax and accounting firm, have joined the firm.

With this merger, Hancock Askew will have two offices in Atlanta, as well offices in Augusta, Savannah, Miami, and Tampa.

Hancock Askew and McElderry & Associates are strategically aligning to further expand tax, accounting, and consulting services to the Augusta and Greater Atlanta surrounding areas. The firm recognizes the significant growth that is occurring in Augusta and the combined team of over 100 professionals is equipped to provide full service tax, accounting, audit and advisory services to the growing marketplace.

With John McElderry as Managing Director, McElderry & Associates specializes in tax, financial accounting, management consulting and QuickBooks® services to various clients including high net worth individuals, real estate companies, restaurants, and medical and dental practices. All these specialties complement existing niche service areas at Hancock Askew and together the teams can provide specialized services for the unique needs of these clients.

Michael McCarthy, Managing Partner – Hancock Askew & Co. said, “I first worked with John on the financial statement audit of GIW Industries, Inc in Augusta over 20 years ago and I’m so excited to finally have him join our team at Hancock Askew. John has significant experience in M&A and transaction work as well as complex tax work for small businesses and high net worth individuals. We already had staff living in Augusta, so I am looking forward to expanding our footprint in the area to help meet the needs of such a growing marketplace.”

John McElderry, Managing Director – McElderry & Associates said, “As an Augusta resident, I’m excited for my team and I to be able to provide additional services and resources to our clients in the growing area. We’re committed to maintaining excellence in customer service and quality of work and hope to expand our reach with Augusta businesses and individuals.”