Alpa Patel CPA

Alpa serves as a tax partner with DHG, based in the firm's Atlanta office. Alpa joined the Atlanta office DHG's predecessor firm, Crisp Hughes Evans, in 1997 after working in the corporate tax department local restaurant group. Throughout her career with the firm, Alpa has developed experience in several financial areas, including planning, business consultation, and transaction guidance, as well as tax research and compliance corporations, partnerships, limited-liability entities, and individuals with high net worth. Her vast industry knowledge includes manufacturing and distribution, construction, agribusiness, service providers insurance underwriters, and she serves clients ranging in size from private start-ups to large public companies. Alpa strives to serve as a valued consultant to her clients, having successfully negotiated numerous cli positions before the Internal Revenue Service, as well as various state and local jurisdictions. She completed postgraduate work at New York University, and is a recognized guest lecturer for continuing professional education courses. Alpa is committed to the success of key programs within DHG, including firm's Women Forward initiative, Diversity & Inclusion Council, Emerging Leaders Academy, and person recruitment and retention. 

Professional & Civic Involvement 
▪ American Institute of Certified Public Accountants 
▪ Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants
▪ North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants
▪ Philanthropic Advisor Leadership Institute (PALI), Class of 2016-2017 Licenses & Certifications
▪ GA Certified Public Accountant CPA020601
▪ NC Certified Public Accountant 28491 Education
▪ University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Bachelors Accounting