Donna Beatty, Frazier & Deeter, LIVE from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 821)
In this live remote interview, North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray interviews Donna Beatty, Tax Partner with Frazier & Deeter, at the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit. Donna shares her experiences in tax and advisory work, her role as a GNFCC Chamber diplomat, and the importance of setting boundaries for self-care. She also highlights the value of Frazier & Deeter’s sponsorship and involvement in supporting women’s professional growth, discussing how the firm’s initiatives, such as talking partners and women affinity groups, foster a supportive work environment.
This interview was originally broadcast live from the 2024 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit held at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.
John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is recorded and produced by the North Fulton affiliate of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.
Donna Beatty, Tax Partner, Frazier & Deeter
As a Partner in Frazier & Deeter’s Tax Practice, Donna Beatty brings a wealth of professional tax and accounting knowledge to the firm. Her experience encompasses providing comprehensive tax planning, review, advisory, and compliance services to closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and professional services groups. She has extensive expertise consulting with small businesses on financial software and has worked with clients in industries that include real estate, construction, manufacturing & distribution, retail, professional services, technology, entertainment, and family-owned businesses. Donna specializes in helping law firms and real estate investment groups with complex tax matters. Her expansive industry knowledge allows Donna to provide background insight in an evolving market; she has successfully represented clients with the Internal Revenue Service in Washington, D.C.
Donna prides herself on solid professional relationships with clients and thrives on learning and fulfilling her client’s needs and expectations. Until 1994, she was a Principal at the firm before moving to become a partner at a small local accounting firm.
Professional & Civic Organizations: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA), Atlanta Tax Forum, Board Member, Past President, Better Business Bureau Serving Metro Atlanta, Athens & NE GA, Board V.P., and C5 Georgia Youth Foundation, Board Member, Past Chair.
Frazier & Deeter
Frazier & Deeter is an award-winning accounting and advisory firm serving clients worldwide, ranging from Fortune Global 500 companies to growing small businesses. The firm’s brand promise, Investing in Relationships to Make a Difference®, reflects its commitment to exceeding client expectations by addressing evolving needs as businesses grow. Known for exceptional client satisfaction, Frazier & Deeter focuses not only on meeting present accounting needs but also on providing advisory services that support future success.
Frazier & Deeter offers a comprehensive suite of tax, audit, accounting, and advisory services through its offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, Las Vegas, Nashville, Alpharetta, and Tampa, as well as international locations in London, Cambridge, and India. The firm has received numerous accolades for the quality of its work and dedication to client responsiveness, including recognition as a Top 50 firm, a Best of the Best Accounting Firm, a Best Firm to Work For®, and a Best Firm for Women in Leadership. Additionally, Frazier & Deeter is recognized as an award-winning Deliberately Developmental Organization, fostering a culture that prioritizes the growth of its team members every day.
The firm is registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Canadian Public Accountability Board, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Frazier & Deeter is also a member of CPAmerica.
The Frazier & Deeter family of brands includes Frazier & Deeter, LLC; Frazier & Deeter UK, LLP; Frazier & Deeter India Private Limited; FD Real Asset Advisors; FD Family Office; and SignatureFD.
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Topics Discussed in this Episode
00:00 Introduction and Event Overview
00:34 Interview with Donna Beatty: Background and Role
01:22 The Importance of Networking and Community Involvement
02:10 Frazier & Deeter’s Support for Women’s Leadership
03:55 Insights from the Summit: Self-Care and Boundaries
06:46 Frazier & Deeter’s Culture and Employee Support
08:27 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray
With over 800 shows and having featured over 1,200 guests, North Fulton Business Radio is the longest-running podcast in the North Fulton area, covering business in our community like no one else. We are the undisputed “Voice of Business” in North Fulton!
The show welcomes a wide variety of business, non-profit, and community leaders to get the word out about the important work they’re doing to serve their market, their community, and their profession. There’s no discrimination based on company size, and there’s never any “pay to play.” North Fulton Business Radio supports and celebrates business by sharing positive business stories that traditional media ignore. Some media leans left. Some media leans right. We lean business.
John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is recorded and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and many others.
The studio address is 275 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009.
John Ray also operates his own business advisory practice. John’s services include advising solopreneurs and small professional services firms on their value, their positioning and business development, and their pricing. His clients are professionals who are selling their expertise, such as consultants, coaches, attorneys, CPAs, accountants and bookkeepers, marketing professionals, and other professional services practitioners.
John is the national bestselling author of The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success by Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices.
