Lindsey Pierce, CPA
Office Leader, Atlanta East | Restaurant, Franchise & Hospitality | Tax Partner
Aprio Advisory Group, LLC
Who I work with
I work with restaurant owners, franchisees and franchisors seeking to grow their businesses, increase location counts and elevate their brands to the fullest potential.
My specialty
I specialize in business and tax consulting, financial reporting and analysis and succession and transition planning.
Results I have delivered
I advised on the purchase and sale of a McDonald’s restaurants transition worth more than $70 million. I also advised and handled tax return reporting on gifting and trust strategies to take advantage of current tax laws, helping clients save more than $10 million in estate taxes.
Unique things about me
My siblings and I carry on our family’s tradition of making fruitcake during the holidays with our grandmother’s recipe. At my house, Black Friday is known as Fruitcake Friday.
When I am not at work
When I’m not at work I love to cook, travel and hike – especially if wine is involved.
People say I am
A thoughtful, genuine and trustworthy leader and mentor who always strives for excellence.
Affiliations
I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Georgia, where I also earned my Master’s in Accountancy. I’m a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a member of the Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) and a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). I am on the Board of Directors for the Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities, where I also serve as treasurer, member of the Executive Committee, the Finance and Investment Committee and the Planned Giving Committee. I’m a Graduate of the Upstream Academy’s Emerging Leaders Academy, and I’m also a Member of the GFWC Georgia Monroe Junior Women’s Club.