Jeffery H. Lawhorn, CPA       Lawhorn & Associates, P.L.L.C. is the result of a succession of firms spanning 25 years.  After working for two other CPA firms in Knoxville for over 5 years, in 1979 Jeffery Lawhorn, CPA established the current accounting practice after acquiring one of the first computers in Knoxville.  The original goal in 1979 of processing data more effeciently is still a cornerstone of the compliance division of the business.  However, the concept has been expanded from "mere efficiency" to "the conversion of complex data into useful knowledge". While performing traditional accounting services such as auditing, tax services and consulting, the firm was grown to a staff of 15, and many long lasting client relationships were formed.  Many of these clients still use our services today, and their success has been enhanced through the advice provided by the firm. In 1991 a determination was made that 20% of the auditing clients were consuming 80% of the firms resources, which were leaving many clients without sufficient service.  After much study and contemplation, the firm made the decision to focus its efforts on servicing the bulk of the customers and discontinue auditing.  The services shifted from a purely "compliance" based viewpoint to a "strategic thinking" viewpoint in order to help the clients achieve their personal and business goals through the advice and creative methods developed by Lawhorn and the staff.  The decision turned out to be a good one, and the firm continued to grow and prosper utilizing the vision of 1991 to form another cornerstone of the present organization. The firm has consistently been re-inventing itself over its many years and is in the process of being re-invented for the 21st Century with new innovative ideas and approaches to client service.  In addition, the Lawhorn Team is developing additional tools and financial reporting formats, which exceed the historic notion of accounting services. Lawhorn and Associates, P.L.L.C. is now located in a highly visible area in the Bearden area of Knoxville on Kingston Pike, and has a very large client base serviced by a full time staff of twelve members including five CPA's.   The firm has rededicated its efforts to working with clients to meet their "compliance accounting" needs as well as establishing a distinct division dedicated to meeting their "strategic business" needs.  Within the next few weeks, a new, innovative approach to client service will be offered to clients to empower them with knowledge and creativity in the operation of their business to improve their lives and enhance their success.  From this process, the Vision Statement has been derived and will be fullfilled. LAWHORN AND ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C.   VALUE BEYOND INTEGRITY - ALL CPA'S ARE NOT CREATIVELY EQUAL