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Trip Farmer print LinkedIn PARTNER  |   CPA, CCIFP
Trip Farmer
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ABOUT

Trip joined the firm in 2001 and handles many management advisory services in addition to traditional accounting and tax services including deal structuring, financing, investor and bank packages, forecasts and financial modeling, and reorganizing and evaluating various opportunities.  He works with a braod range of business owners, from emerging growth startups, venture backed portfolio companies and funds, to family-owned businesses.  He provides support to the entrepreneurial community through various committees, mentoring, and grant supporting organizations.  He achieved the designation of Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional as part of working with contractors, developers, and real estate investors.  He leads the Firm’s affiliation with the BDO Alliance and works with many of the resources available through BDO.


Areas of Concentration

Industries
  • Retail and Restaurants
  • Manufacturing and Distribution
  • Real Estate
  • Construction
Services
  • Management Advisory Services
Specialties
  • Privately-Held Businesses
  • Business Planning & Reorganizations
  • Financial Modeling, Forecasts & Projections
  • Business Startup Financing Options
  • Bank Refinancing and Restructuring
  • Tax & Entity Planning

Education

  • Covenant College, BA Business

Professional & Outside Affiliations

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants
  • Chattanooga Tax Practitioners
  • Institute of Certified Construction Financial Professionals (CCIFP designation)
  • Construction Financial Management Association
  • Association of General Contractors
  • Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprises (CNE), Board Member
  • Habitat for Humanity, Board Member, Treasurer
  • Cornerstone Historical Preservation, Board Member
  • Land Trust for Tennessee, Chattanooga Committee Member
  • Chattanooga Homebuilders Association, Board Member
  • Leadership Chattanooga Graduate