Our Audit Partner Specialists
Nathan Lummus, CPA
Audit Partner
Nathan Lummus, CPA
Audit Partner
Nathan joined the Marshall Jones team in 2007. He serves as the partner in charge of assurance services for the firm and is a member of the AICPA and GSCPA. As a critical part of the audit team, Nathan ensures that the audit is effectively planned, properly supervised, and executed with efficiency. Nathan prides himself in being extremely responsive to his clients and truly helping them to understand every step of the audit experience.
Nathan graduated from the University of West Georgia, where he obtained a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a special emphasis in accounting, then in 2018, he obtained a Master’s of Science of Accounting from Liberty University.
Nathan has been involved with church his entire life, and met his wife, Kelly, a victim advocate, in 1994 while serving at a backyard Bible school. Since then, he has served on many committees, and most recently served on the adoption ministry team at Lakewood Baptist Church in Gainesville, Georgia, a church that honors the ministries of adoption and orphan care. The call to adoption started in 2008, and Nathan and Kelly have four beautiful children.
Randy Shrum, CPA
Audit Partner
Randy Shrum, CPA
Audit Partner
Randy joined Marshall Jones in 2020 as an Audit Partner. Prior to joining the firm, Randy was a Principal at Smith & Howard, Managing Director at Grant Thornton and a Principal at Frazier & Deeter. Randy is a quality client service provider with financial reporting expertise spanning over 25 years in public accounting with the bulk of his career focused on a large array of national and mid-size nonprofit, construction and manufacturing companies. His experience includes financial statement audits, implementation of new accounting standards, internal control assessment and improvement, governance and federal grant programs compliance. He has written and hosted several webinars on topics ranging from financial liquidity and cash forecasting to reputational risk and furthering engagement through creative use of social media.
Randy attended Indiana University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He is active in the community at a professional and civic level, serving as Audit Committee Chair of the Cobb Community Foundation, Audit Committee member of Center for Family Resources, former President of the Board of Directors of Nicholas House, a former member of the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants’ (GSCPA) Nonprofit Taskforce Committee and Peer Review Committee, and a board member of the GSCPA Educational Foundation. Randy is also a member of the GSCPA Leadership Council and Knights of Columbus.
Randy is married to his wife Kate, and their two boys attend the University of Georgia. Randy enjoys traveling and attending Atlanta Braves games.
The Importance of Financial Auditing Firms
Not all small-to-midsize companies have internal accounting teams. Marshall Jones enables you to complete financial audits for regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, reputation improvement and adaptation. Having our experts review your financial statements, balance sheets and income data is useful for showing outside parties a fair representation of your current status.
Get the stamp of approval you need from a Marshall Jones CPA to identify areas of improvement and establish trust.
Audit and Assurance Services Available
Our auditing and assurance services fall into two varieties — audits and reviews.
Audits are a deep dive into your organization’s financial history and balances. Our team assesses company statements and offers recommendations for improving your situation. Audits must take place when the organization has annual revenue of $10 million or more.
Reviews help us spot anything unusual with your records. From suspicious transactions to unauthorized account activity, these services are essential for identifying fraud. Reviews are necessary when a business has between $1 million and $10 million in annual revenue.
Marshall Jones Financial Audit Service Benefits
Professionals enjoy working with financial auditing firms like Marshall Jones for several reasons:
Regulatory knowledge: Our accountants understand what is needed from you to maintain compliance. We pay attention to recent changes in industry regulations to ensure you stay in good standing.
Financial savings: When you choose our team, your company doesn’t need to hire an in-house auditor, so you can skip covering salaries, benefits, retirement plans, and training.
Fine-tuned service: Our audit and assurance services are tailored to your business. We’ll handle the auditing while you focus on other important areas of work.
Lawful operations: Marshall Jones serves individuals from all professional backgrounds. We’ll help you understand when your business is legally required to schedule an audit to prevent fines and penalties.
Catch fraud: Our financial audit service helps you investigate spending issues and where earnings go.
Attract investors: Remain transparent and prove your mission is worth investing in with accurate reporting.
Your Stand-Out Public Accounting Firm in Atlanta
We’ve been in the public accounting business since 1984. With decades of experience, Marshall Jones is known for being a premier source of audit and assurance services in the greater Atlanta area. Our experts pride themselves on offering flexible service for individuals, businesses and nonprofits to meet various needs.
Our Certified Public Accountants and Advisors provide the same level of expertise as huge firms but with a small neighborhood feel. You can contact us around the clock and receive a prompt response.
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FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions about auditing and assurance services to help you learn more.
We focus on small to midsize businesses and have completed service for nonprofits, faith organizations, real estate companies, construction businesses and similar groups.
The timeline for audits varies depending on several factors, like the number of transactions your business makes in a calendar year, the size of your company and the availability of reports. Many audits can be completed within a few weeks, but some take months.
As outlined in our approach, we perform a rigorous risk assessment to develop our overall audit strategy. This helps us:
- Identify potential areas of material misstatement
- Understand your business environment and internal controls
- Design appropriate audit procedures
- Focus resources on higher-risk areas
- Comply with professional audit standards
Internal Audit: Conducted by your own employees to evaluate internal controls and processes
External Audit: What we provide at Marshall Jones – an independent examination of financial statements to provide assurance to stakeholders, lenders, and regulators
Costs vary based on:
- Size and complexity of your organization
- Type of service needed (audit vs. review)
- State of your financial records
- Industry-specific requirements
Contact us for a customized quote based on your specific needs.
Typical timeframes vary by organization size and complexity. Most audits take 4-8 weeks from start to finish. We pride ourselves on efficiency while maintaining high-quality standards.
Yes! As stated in our approach, we maintain in-depth conversations throughout the process. You’ll receive:
- Regular updates on progress
- Opportunities for input and discussion
- Draft reports for review before finalization
- Management letters with recommendations
- Clear communication from our dedicated audit partners
For more detailed information about our audit services or to schedule a consultation, please contact our audit specialists.
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