Susan I. Adams

Susan began her second career as a CPA after graduating from University of North Texas in 2004 with HM&M. Prior to joining HM&M; Susan worked for a large corporate retailer for 18 years. In this capacity, Susan worked in various divisions of the corporation. She served in various managerial positions within the corporate accounting departments. During her tenure she was project coordinator over a major accounting software conversion. Now as the firm’s managing shareholder, Susan focuses on managing client relationships while also managing the growth and operations of the firm. Susan’s goal remains her commitment to maintaining and growing HM&M’s competitive 40 year legacy and culture within the firm and the industry. Additionally, Susan performs a wide variety of diversified and complex tax-related tasks, including research, tax preparation, analysis and response to her clients’ IRS notices, and preparation of tax projections. She also assist clients with comprehensive tax planning and offers personalized tax consulting services. She has clients across a number of industries including real estate, oil & gas, and retail. Susan is a former President of the Fort Worth Chapter of the Texas Society of CPAs. In 2017 she was awarded CPA of the Year by the Fort Worth Chapter of the Texas Society of CPAs. She is a former Board member of the Texas Society of CPAs. Susan served as a director on the board of the Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance and former Chair of The Foundation of Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance. She is a board member of The Warm Place. In 2021, Susan was appointed by the Texas governor to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. In 2024, Susan was named one of Forbes Top 200 CPAs in America. Susan serves on the Accounting Advisory Board for the University of North Texas. She is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Credentials:

Certified Public Accountant in the State of Texas

Chartered Global Management Accountant

Education:

B.B.A in Accounting from University of North Texas

Professional Affiliations:

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (Member)

Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (Member)

Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants – Fort Worth Chapter (Member, 2015-2016 President)

Accounting and Finance Women’s Alliance (Member)

Accounting and Finance Women’s Alliance – Dallas Chapter (Member & Past Chapter President)

The Foundation of Accounting and Finance Women’s Alliance (Chair 2014-2015)

Tarrant County Bar Association – FW Business and Estate Council (Member)

The Warm Place (Member)

Accounting Advisory Board for the University of North Texas (Member)

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (Appointed by the Texas governor – Member)