Fred H. Page & Co., LTD., which has been serving Tupelo, MS and the surrounding areas since 1973, will merge with Alexander Thompson Arnold PLLC (ATA) effective December 31^st, 2017.  Fred H. Page of Fred H. Page & Co. will become a principal of the expanding firm.

Page has served the Tupelo area for over forty years specializing in accounting and tax. “This move will allow me to further serve my existing client base with expanded resources and personnel,” said Page. “My staff and I are looking forward to being a part of ATA and the new opportunities it will bring. My experience with the Tupelo community will allow me to broaden ATA’s presence in the area and bring new growth to the firm,” continued Page.

“With this being our second acquisition in Tupelo this year, I think it shows our dedication to building, serving, and growing our presence in the Tupelo community,” said Stephen Eldridge, a partner in ATA’s Jackson office in Tennessee. “Fred’s addition to the ATA team greatly strengthens our capabilities to successfully serve this market well, and we are looking forward to a bright future together,” continued Eldridge.

ATA’s current Tupelo office and staff recently moved into Page’s existing office located at 5221 Cliff Gookin Blvd.  The consolidation of these two offices allows the firm to enhance our client services and provide a central location for staff collaboration.

About ATA

ATA is a top 200 regional accounting firm that specializes in providing accounting, tax and consulting services in healthcare, financial institutions, manufacturing, construction, real estate, governmental, utilities, technology, nonprofits and small businesses and family owned companies.  Additionally, ATA offers a wide array of services including accounting, auditing, tax, wealth management, technology and cybersecurity, retirement plans and third-party administration, litigation support, and HR consulting.

Effective January 1, 2018, ATA will have offices in Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky and Indiana.  ATA is also an alliance member of BDO USA LLP, which allows it to utilize the resources and expertise for its clients of a top five global accounting firm.

Mark Puckett, who has been serving Memphis for the past 40 years, has joined Alexander Thompson Arnold PLLC (ATA) effective December 1^st. Puckett will become a partner of ATA in their Memphis office location.

“I am excited to use my previous endeavors and put them to use as a partner at ATA,” said Mark Puckett, “My strong Memphis history makes me a valuable team player with ATA and will allow us to deepen our presence in the Memphis market.” Puckett has spent the past 36 years working for BDO USA, LLP in their Memphis office where he held many top leadership positions including Office Managing Partner (Tax), Regional Managing Partner (Tax), and Managing Director (Tax). Additionally, Puckett recruited, led and nurtured young partners and professionals within the offices he managed during his time at BDO.

“As a BDO Alliance firm, we have worked closely with Mark over the years, so our relationship is long-standing. We understand how one another works and know Mark will bring a great deal of expertise and experience to our growing Memphis presence,” said John Whybrew, managing partner of ATA.

Mark’s areas of specialization will compliment ATA’s existing service offerings and niches well, and his strong history in Memphis makes him a great addition to the ATA team. In addition to working for BDO USA, LLP for the past 36 years, Mark taught for ten years as an adjunct tax professor at Rhodes College, two years at the University of Memphis, and currently presents at tax conferences and educational venues in the southeastern U.S.