Warren Averett Announces 2023 New Members

Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors is happy to announce that four individuals have been promoted to Members of the firm. We are pleased to recognize their past accomplishments, and we celebrate their future endeavors as they embark on this new chapter of their careers. 

Below, we have highlighted the new Member in Fort Walton Beach. 

Jeri Groce, CPA (Audit, Montgomery), provides auditing, attestation and consulting services, specializing in nonprofit, higher education and governmental entities. She also has extensive experience in Single Audits. 

Stephen Perkins, CPA (Tax, Fort Walton Beach), is responsible for tax planning and return preparation for businesses and individuals. He has over eight years of experience in the field of public accounting. 

Jessica Story, CPA (Audit, Atlanta), manages and oversees audits, reviews and agreed-upon procedure engagements. She serves a variety of nonprofit organizations (including schools, foundations and faith-based organizations) and entities in the healthcare industry. 

Sarah Clement Magette, CPA, CFE, CIA (Security, Risk and Controls, Birmingham), is a member of Warren Averett’s Security, Risk and Controls Group. She is primarily responsible for internal control projects, including the identification, design, implementation and testing of controls. She also assists with fraud and forensics projects, as well as business process reviews, which involves documenting current processes and identifying weakness in internal controls. 

“We are grateful for these individuals’ contributions to their clients over the years, and we are fortunate to have them as new Members,” said Mary Elliott, Chief Executive Officer at Warren Averett. 

“These Members have made tangible impacts on the firm and in their communities by putting Warren Averett’s values into action. Their hard work, strong relationships and commitment to success exemplify what our firm is all about. We’re looking forward to seeing how they’ll continue to positively influence our firm and serve our clients into the future.”