Our People

Debie Leonard

Debie Leonard CPA

Shareholder Emeritus

Tax Services

Not-for-Profit, Individuals

Since 1983, Debie has provided tax, accounting, and business advisory services to individuals, small businesses, estates, trusts, not-for-profit organizations, political organizations, and charitable foundations. Her responsibilities include tax planning, return review, research, and wealth management planning.

Debie’s expertise encompasses applications for exempt status, IRS representation, income tax strategies, personal finance, estate planning, charitable giving, and retirement planning. She has extensive experience with 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6) organizations and regularly speaks on topics such as Form 990, executive compensation, unrelated business income, and lobbying and political issues at conferences and seminars.

 

 

What clients are saying about Debie:

“Debie is always reachable, kind, prompt, and brilliant.”

“(Debie Leonard and Ying Wang) are not just occasional professionals for my family accounts; they are the institutional memory of those accounts and an extended family.”

“The people. Debie, Dawna, Leigh, Allison, and Jacquelyn are all fantastic.”

“I appreciate the long-term understanding and special care I receive from Debie Leonard and her staff and Marlene at the front desk.”

Professional Associations:

  • Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
    • Personal Financial Planning Section
  • Member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA)
    • Investment Policy Committee
    • Estate and Financial Planning Conference Committee
    • CPA Elder Planning and Support Services Committee
    • Past Member, FICPA Foundation
  • Past President and Current Member, Tallahassee Regional Estate Planning Council
  • Past Member, Florida Society of Association Executives

Community Activities:

  • Treasurer, Club 25
  • Professional Advisor Council, Community Foundation of North Florida
  • Past Board Member, Community Foundation of North Florida
  • Planned Giving Council Member, FSU Foundation
  • Past Board Member, American Lung Association
  • Past Advisory Board Member, FSU College of Business
  • Past Chairman & Alumni, Leadership Tallahassee, Class XIIII

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Florida State University
  • Certified in Personal Financial Specialist, AICPA

Awards & Honors:

  • 2016, Florida Institute of CPAs, Women to Watch, Experienced Leader
  • 2015, Leadership Tallahassee, Distinguished Leadership Awards, Servant Leadership Category
  • 2013, Tallahassee Democrat, 25 Women You Need to Know