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Kristy Clabaugh, CPA
Founding Partner
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Kristy Clabaugh is a Certified Public Accountant and has 15+ years’ experience in providing accounting, tax and advisory services to businesses and high net worth individuals. Kristy is motivated by working with clients to minimize taxes at both the state and federal levels. Kristy also has developed expertise in advising start-ups on structuring, budgeting and implementing and meeting strategic goals. Kristy serves on the executive board of directors as Treasurer for both the Georgia Production Partnership and Women in Film & Television Atlanta. She is also a member of the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
John Thomas, CPA
Founding Partner
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John Thomas is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Master of Accountancy as well as a Master of Businesses administration, both earned at Mercer University. John has long served closely held corporations and high net worth individuals by providing accounting, tax, advisory and consulting services. John is driven by helping his clients implement strategies that cultivate growth in their businesses as well as building value by opening doors for their further development. John is a member of the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Katy Womack
Senior Tax Accountant
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What are your professional areas of expertise?
Specializing in the Film and Entertainment industry providing knowledge and experience in Film Tax Credit audit and certification, production accounting, tax planning, business planning and tax preparation for production and post-production companies, along with the companies and individuals that give service to the film industry.
How do you contribute to the company culture?
Playing games with others in the office to keep morale up and planning company events for the entire staff to enjoy.
What are your most significant professional achievements?
Treasurer of Women in Film & Television of Atlanta
Treasurer of Chosewood Park Community Development Committee
Where are you from originally?
Born and Raised in Atlanta, GA
What do you do for fun, extracurricular activities?
Live music shows, walking the beltline, foodie restaurants, basically any outdoor activity,
curating live events, and participating in community outreach programs such as homeless
outreach, tutoring, animal rescue, city planning, and more
What is your hidden talent or superpower?
My ability to relate to other and make them feel comfortable
Dan A. R. Kelly
Manager of Production Accounting & Advisory Services
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What are your professional areas of expertise?
Dan combines his extensive film industry knowledge with accounting expertise for a holistic approach to your project. An established producer and screenwriter of internationally distributed features, shorts, and documentaries, his advisory services focus on strategies for maximizing tax incentives, union and contract compliance, and reporting efficiencies throughout the production process.
What are your most significant professional achievements?
Screenwriter & Producer of Susie’s Hope; Associate Producer of Signing Day; Producer of Athens: Inside-Out 2; Producer of “Level 34.” Developed and implemented the standardized curriculum for the Georgia Film Academy. Served as Manager of Production Accounting for over two dozen films and TV programs with Storyboard Production Accounting.
How do you contribute to the company culture?
“Do not go where the path may lead you; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail there.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
What motivated you to join the company?
The opportunity to develop an indispensable service for film and television productions, and to generate sustainable careers for the next generation of film producers and production accountants.
Where are you from originally?
I was born in California, but my family moved to my hometown of Greenville, SC, when I was a year old.
What do you do for fun, extracurricular activities?
I am proud to be the assistant coach for my son’s little league baseball team. I also serve as the President of the Board of Trustees at my church, and I volunteer for Make A Wish Foundation of Georgia. I enjoy building things like treehouses and wooden swords for pirates!
What is your hidden talent or superpower?
Turning stressful situations into manageable accomplishments.
Michael Flynn
Assurance Associate
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What is your education and experience?
I am currently pursuing a degree in Accounting at Kennesaw State University.
What is your area of expertise in accounting?
Looking to grow my expertise in auditing.
Where are you from originally?
Lawrenceville, GA
What was it about Element that made you decide it was a good fit for you?
I was really drawn to the inclusive culture and the amazing Cabbagetown location!
What do you do for fun, extracurricular activities?
I enjoy going to the gym, taking my dog to the park, and spending time with friends and family.
What is your hidden talent or superpower?
Ability to binge watch an entire season in one sitting!
Filip Borjeson
Production Accountant
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Please describe your current role within the company.
My current role within the company is a Production Accountant. I work with the accounting of film and TV productions across the United States.
What are your professional areas of expertise?
My professional areas of expertise include various states’ film tax qualification regulations as well as proficiency in software related to my work such as excel and many production accounting platforms.
How do you contribute to the company culture?
I contribute to company culture by doing my best to keep work a fun environment that isn’t weighed down by negativity. I bring the same humor and positivity I have outside of work into the office!
What motivated you to join the company?
I was motivated by Kristy and John’s vision of an accounting firm that doesn’t feel like an
accounting firm. To put their employee’s health and happiness first while creating inseparable
bonds with clients sounded like a no-brainer to me.
Where are you from originally?
I was raised in Peachtree City, Georgia.
What do you do for fun, extracurricular activities?
Outside of work, I love being outside. I enjoy hiking, running, golfing, and playing tennis!
What is your hidden talent or superpower?
My hidden talent is being able to have a conversation with anybody. I am a people person through and through!
Yunis Ahmed
Production Accountant
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What are your professional areas of expertise?
I have vast experience in General Accounting, Budgeting/Forecasting and Financial
Auditing.
How do you contribute to the company culture?
Our company culture is truly like a family. I am part of the family. It is a fun place to be and I always participate in all the activities.
What are your most significant professional achievements?
Burger King Head Quarters (BKMEHQ) – Riyadh. I had been working as a financial analyst here
and was the first person to introduce PEACHTREE SOFTWARE for accounting / financial
purpose. I was the one who transferred all accounting records from paper to digital format.
What motivated you to join the company?
I was captivated by the uniquely positive approach of the Element working environment.
Kristy, John, and Dan’s motivation, enthusiasm, and support are incredibly captivating.
They are significant driving forces of inspiration, and I have gained tremendously from
their knowledge. It is place where your talents are polished and one gets immense
Where are you from originally?
I was born in Saudi Arabia (Dhahran) but I am from Pakistan (Karachi).
What do you do for fun, extracurricular activities?
Hanging out with friends and family. I’m an adventurous person who likes to travel to
different places and try different cuisines.
What is your hidden talent or superpower?
I’m a happy-go-lucky guy. My calm attitude eases up all situations
Kerstyn Murray
Production Accountant
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Please describe your current role within the company.
Production Accountant
What are your professional areas of expertise?
Production Accounting
What are your most significant professional achievements?
Over the last year, I have learned a ton about production accounting as well as dabbling in the tax side.
How do you contribute to the company culture?
I exist.
What motivated you to join the company?
I wanted to further my knowledge in films and what goes on behind the scenes.
Where are you from originally?
Kennesaw, GA
What do you do for fun, extracurricular activities?
Play tennis (2023 Winter Division Champion, just sayin) Softball with my little sister, play with my dogs, and watch a lot of movies.
What is your hidden talent or superpower?
Juggling multiple projects at once and getting it done in a timely manner.
Jonathan Landrum
Senior Tax Associate
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What is your education and experience?
– Bachelor’s in Accounting from Valdosta State University
– Four years as Senior/Staff Accountant
What is your area of expertise in accounting?
Client Onboarding and Implementation of Bookkeeping and Accounting
Where are you from originally?
Stockbridge, GA
What was it about Element that made you decide it was a good fit for you?
John, Kristy, Karin, and the rest of the staff. The culture here at Element is unlike any firm that I’ve been a part of. I enjoy how connected I am with clients and through that connection comes a tangible feeling of how my contributions are benefiting our clients.
What do you do for fun, extracurricular activities?
Spend time with family and friends
Playing golf and soccer
What is your hidden talent or superpower?
A “social” ice breaker lifting the mood in any room!
CPA PLUS
At ELEMENT the term client services means much more than tax return preparation and accounting services. At ELEMENT clients trust the sound technical advice and consultation that comes as a guaranteed staple in each of their engagements. Each professional staff member at ELEMENT understands that every client is unique and requires a distinctive approach to deliver the tailored services that are characteristic of their industries and differentiating circumstances.
Want to work with us?
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