40 Under 40 Honoree: Louis Stratton, CPA.CITP, MBA – 35

Education – MBA, Olivet Nazarene Univ.; B.S. Bob Jones
Univ.
Family – Wife Carolyn; daughters Abigail 7, Alaina 5,
Lila 2
Hobbies & Interests – Family Activities
Professional Affiliations – AICPA, AICPA PCPS Section,
AICPA IT Section, INCPAS, RAN ONE.

What peers, clients and friends say about Louis:
Louis is a leader in the accounting software market. With his CPA background,
he is able to use his expertise in providing clients with not only tax services,
but also a technological edge, which ultimately assists the client in profitability.

What technology or business process does Louis see affecting the tax
and accounting profession in the next five years?
“The increased move to publishing client information in an electronic
format where clients will access their data (financial statements, tax returns,
etc.) through web portals, which leads to demand for increased storage space,
disaster recovery plans, and a high level of security.”