“Working with professionals that are committed to getting ahead of our tax and financial issues and minimizing exposures is very important to our owners. After working with several CPA firms, including nationals, we finally found the right fit with Windham Brannon.”

CFO at Pharmaceutical Healthcare Organization

Richard D. Yelton, CPA

ryelton@windhambrannon.com | 678-510-2811

Rich leads Windham Brannon’s Restaurant and Franchise Services practice and has been a part of the firm since 1997. He specializes in federal and multi-state income tax planning and compliance for companies ranging from large public companies to family owned private businesses. Rich assists clients in implementing strategies related to income tax minimization and business restructuring planning.

Specialization Includes:

Restaurant and Hospitality
Federal and Multi-State Income Tax Planning and Compliance
Mergers and Acquisitions
Private Equity Owned Businesses
Income Tax Credit Utilization

Career Highlights

Prior to joining Windham Brannon, Rich worked with KPMG where he served clients with U.S. and international corporate tax planning matters. Rich is the recipient of the 2001 Ernst & Young Corporate Reorganizations Award and the 2000 PriceWaterhouse Coopers Corporate Taxation Award.

Education and Affiliations

University of Dayton – B.S. Accounting
Georgia State University – Masters of Taxation
Georgia Restaurant Association – Finance Committee
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA)
Atlanta Tax Forum