Our Experience
Our experience and unwavering commitment enable us to provide timely, quality service to our clients. The Hurst Company, CPAs, P.A., helps individuals and businesses, both large and small, to increase profits, minimize taxes, and operate more efficiently and effectively. Our staff utilizes state-of-the-art computer technology to ensure speed and accuracy in gathering pertinent data and presenting meaningful findings. We believe in understanding our clients’ businesses so thoroughly that we can function as an integral part of their management team. We often work in tandem with the top tax law firms in the area to provide tailored estate or business plans that fit our clients’ needs. We understand the challenges our clients face on a daily basis and offer recommendations that assist in the efficiency and effectiveness of running a business.
W. Henry Hurst, Jr., CPA
Educational Background
- Certified Public Accountant – Licensed in Florida and Georgia
- BBA in Accounting – University of Georgia
Career Experience
- The Hurst Company, CPAs, P.A. – Managing Partner (Amelia Island, FL)
- Grenadier, Howard and Associates, P.A. – Manager (Amelia Island, FL)
- H.H. Burnet and Co., CPAs – Staff CPA (Waycross, GA)
- Moore, Stephens, Tiller LLC – Staff Accountant (Atlanta, GA)
Professional and Civic Association
- Member of American Institute of CPAs
- Member of Florida Institute of CPAs
- Member of Rotary Club of Fernandina Beach
- Former Board Member of Micah’s Place
- Former MAP Committee Member and Waycross Chapter Officer of Georgia Society of CPAs
- Former Officer of Waycross Junior Chamber of Commerce
- Former Officer of University of Georgia Alumni Association of Jacksonville
Jaret P. Rice, CPA
Educational Background
- Certified Public Accountant – Licensed in Florida
- B.S. in Accounting – Jacksonville University
Career Experience
- The Hurst Company, CPAs, P.A. – Audit Partner (Amelia Island, FL)
- LBA Certified Public Accountants, P.A. – Senior Staff (Jacksonville, FL)
- Grenadier, Howard and Associates, P.A. – Staff Accountant (Jacksonville, FL)
Professional and Civic Association
- Member of American Institute of CPAs
- Member of Florida Institute of CPAs
- Former Member of Institute of Management Accountants
Industries Served
Architects
Attorneys
Commercial Fishing
Construction Contractors
Farming
Homeowners’ Associations
Condominium Associations
Insurance Sales and Adjusting
Inventors
Land Surveyors
Lottery Winners
Manufacturing
Non-Profit and Religious Organizations
Physicians
Professional Athletes
Property Management
Real Estate Development
Real Estate Investment
Real Estate Sales
Restaurants and Hospitality
Retail
Securities Investment
Other