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That's Our Mission
Be the indispensable resource to help you avoid costly problems, uncover opportunities, and build a stronger financial future.
With Lawhorn CPA Group at your side, you don’t just get answers. You get a team of financial experts who support your business moving forward with clarity and confidence.
Lawhorn CPA Group:
Advancing Client Service Through Innovation
1979
A Foundation of Innovation
Lawhorn CPA Group is founded in Knoxville, Tennessee. Early adoption of one of the city’s first computers establishes the firm’s long standing commitment to technology enabled accounting and elevated financial insight for small businesses.
1992
Next Generation Leadership and Technology Expansion
Jason Lawhorn joins the profession and begins modernizing the firm’s systems and processes, strengthening its ability to deliver more strategic, efficient, and forward looking services to clients.
2002–2003
Value‐Based Pricing and Service Transparency
Lawhorn challenges industry norms by adopting value based pricing and integrating new technologies to improve efficiency. The firm launches its first fixed price agreements, giving clients clarity, predictability, and a more collaborative service experience. This work evolves into the Client Service Guide & Engagement AgreementTM, now a hallmark of Lawhorn’s client centered approach.
2009
National Expansion and Advanced Automation
A strategic relationship formed at the AICPA Tech+ Conference leads to a merger with Jim Green, CPA of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. This expansion strengthens Lawhorn’s national reach and enhances its ability to deliver automated, strategy driven services to small businesses across the country.
2011
Leadership Transition and Strategic Growth
Jason Lawhorn becomes President and CEO, accelerating the firm’s evolution toward advanced advisory services, automation, and technology enabled client solutions.
2016
Regional Growth and Increased Capacity
Lawhorn CPA Group acquires an accounting firm in Jefferson City, Tennessee, expanding regional service capacity and strengthening the firm’s ability to support more clients with broader expertise.
2017
Multi State Expansion
Baird and Company, LLC in Augusta, Georgia joins the Lawhorn CPA Group family, operating as Lawhorn‐Baird CPA Group. This addition enhances multi state service delivery and deepens the firm’s advisory capabilities.
2020
Leadership Expansion for Scalable Service Delivery
With continued growth, Lawhorn CPA Group expands its leadership team. Jeff Lawhorn returns as acting CEO. Michael Levesque becomes President of Operations and Development, and Horace Moore joins as Chief Financial Officer. These changes strengthen operational capacity and support the firm’s ability to scale advanced services.
2020
Strategic Advisory Expansion
With continued growth, Lawhorn expands its financial and strategic advisory services and helps businesses of all sizes achieve their goals.
July 1, 2020
Honoring a Legacy of Innovation and Service
Founder Jeffery Hugh Lawhorn passes away. His vision for technology enabled accounting, strategic advisory, and client centered service continues to guide the firm’s mission and growth.
2026
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