The Addicks CPA Firm team members are long-term Knoxville, Tennessee residents, and we understand the local economy and your place in it. We offer the seasoned advice of an established firm and streamlined approach to using today’s technology. We provide a customized, multi-faceted approach to your business and accounting support that can save you both time and money.
Our team members represent diverse experience and talents. We are blessed with long-term continuity in our professional staff, enabling us to develop long-term trusted relationships with clients and other professional colleagues. The Addicks CPA Firm team collectively represents many years of professional accounting practice. The seasoned experience of our associates, combined with an innovative technology approach, enables us to take a reasoned and efficient approach to our clients’ financial matters.
Frank M. Addicks, CPA Frank, our founder, supervises client service delivery and consults with business and individual clients on tax and business matters. In more than thirty-five years of professional practice experience, Frank has become a source of sound business advice and trusted quality services. Frank provides a seasoned reasonable approach to business matters. Frank is a lifelong Knoxville resident, and he is known for his service to numerous community organizations including the Rotary Club of Knoxville, Cherokee Country Club, Tennessee Valley Fair, and The East Tennessee Foundation.
F. Whitfield Addicks, CPA (“Whit”) Whit specializes in providing customized financial reporting, tax, and technology support services to small business and individual clients. Whit also supervises our firm administration. Whit joined his father’s firm in 2000 after working as a Senior Tax Associate in the Nashville office of Arthur Andersen. Whit attended the University of Tennessee where he earned his Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting) in 1996 and a Master of Accountancy in 1997. Whit enjoys volunteering with community organizations including The Rotary Club of Knoxville, Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding, The Wellness Community-East Tennessee, Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church, Knoxville Sigma Chi Alumni Chapter, and Junior Achievement.
Andrea S. Mize, CPA Andrea focuses primarily on tax and financial reporting services, production and research and specifically works with complexities of closely held businesses, high-wealth/income individuals, and estate gift tax compliance. Andrea joined the firm in 1991 after working in various private accounting positions. Andrea attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting). Andrea balances her work life with raising her children.
Mary H. Straight Mary fills the role of Accountants' Assistant by ensuring efficient operation of our office. Mary joined our firm in the fall of 2005 as a new empty-nester. Mary is a Knoxville native, and she brings many years of administrative experience to our firm.
Robin C. Guynes Robin specializes in Technical and Software support and training for our clients as our Accounting Technologist. Robin is also moving the firm forward in an every changing technology society. Robin joined the firm in early 2008 bringing with her a broad range of accounting experience as well as her talents in implementing new software programs. Robin is active in the Knoxville Chamber meetings and events.
