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Frazier & Deeter Grows EBP Audit Practice with New Partner Beth Lee Garner

By The Associated Press

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 27, 2025--

Frazier & Deeter (FD), a Top 50 accounting and advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Beth Lee Garner, CPA, has joined the firm as Partner, strengthening the leadership of its National Employee Benefit Plan (EBP) Audit Practice.

With more than 25 years of experience, Garner brings a depth of technical expertise and a commitment to delivering high-quality, efficient audits that help plan sponsors navigate the complexities of employee benefit compliance and reporting. A recognized specialist in EBP audits, she has led engagements for a wide range of plan types, including 401(k), 403(b), defined benefit, health & welfare and ESOP plans.

"Beth’s deep knowledge and leadership in the EBP space make her a tremendous asset to our team and our clients,” said Seth McDaniel, FD Managing Partner. “Her passion for excellence and dedication to the EBP community align perfectly with our firm’s commitment to providing best-in-class services."

Throughout her career, Garner has been actively involved in national assurance initiatives, including developing and delivering training programs, shaping audit methodologies and contributing thought leadership to industry publications. She frequently speaks at conferences and webinars on EBP audit trends and best practices.

A CPA licensed in Georgia, Garner is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the AICPA EBP Audit Quality Committee and the Georgia Society of CPAs. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Valdosta State University and an Associate of Science in Business Administration from Abraham Baldwin College.

"I am excited to join Frazier & Deeter and collaborate with a team that is deeply committed to delivering exceptional service to their clients,” said Garner. “I look forward to leveraging my experience to enhance the firm’s EBP Audit Practice and support clients in achieving excellence."

Garner’s addition underscores FD’s ongoing investment in expanding its assurance capabilities and reinforcing its position as an expert in EBP audits.

About Frazier & Deeter

Frazier & Deeter is an award-winning Top 50, accounting and advisory firm that offers a full scope of tax, audit, risk advisory, digital and business transformation services. FD and its family of brands serve clients worldwide, from the Fortune Global 500 companies to growing small businesses. The firm has been recognized repeatedly as a Best of the Best Accounting firm, a Best Firm to Work For® and a Best Firm for Women in Leadership. FD is registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The firm focuses on investing in relationships to make a difference, in addition to consistently exceeding expectations by supporting evolving needs as businesses grow.

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