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

James Underwood, CPA, CFP advisor 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 at the Society's annual business meeting in St. Thomas, USVI.

Boyd Search, President and CEO of GSCPA, praised Underwood's leadership qualities, stating, "James is a steady, solutions-oriented leader who brings a calm confidence to every room he's in. His thoughtful approach and dedication to progress will serve GSCPA well in the year ahead."

With 15 years of active involvement in GSCPA, including previous service on the Board of Directors and various committees, Underwood is poised to lead the organization through a period of significant evolution in the accounting profession. He aims to change the narrative around accounting, emphasizing the fulfilling and financially rewarding aspects of being a CPA.

Underwood's vision for his tenure includes improving communication about the profession's challenges and opportunities. "I want to help communicate those issues, hear CPAs' questions, and tackle the issues important to them," he said. His efforts are expected to inspire current and future CPAs by highlighting the profession's benefits and rewards.

GSCPA, representing nearly 14,000 members across Georgia, continues to advocate for excellence in the accounting profession through advocacy, leadership, and professional development opportunities. For more information, visit https://www.gscpa.org.