Stephen Leonard, CPA

Partner - Tax Practice Leader

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Stephen is a Partner at Hancock Askew. He manages a diverse array of tax clients ranging from high wealth individuals, trusts and estates, partnerships and corporations. His extensive experience includes tax compliance and planning for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts and estates; tax and consulting services for small, mid-sized and large businesses; mergers and acquisitions; business succession planning; and federal and state campaign compliance. Stephen serves clients in a variety of industries including medical practices, professional service firms, insurance agencies, construction companies, logistics, warehousing, manufacturing and franchises.

Growing up in a large family of accountants, Stephen followed in his family’s footsteps. He studied at the University of Georgia and graduated Summa Cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a Master of Accountancy in Taxation. He joined Hancock Askew full-time in 2006, after completing a previous internship with the Firm. He is a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants. Additionally, Stephen serves on the Boards of the Savannah Community Foundation, GRACE Scholars, and is a founding member and past president of the Fine Gael Society.