Porchia Barrett

Senior Manager, HM&M Advisory, LLC

Porchia has 15+ years of experience in public accounting advising clients in various industries, including manufacturing and distribution, health services, consumer products, and telecommunications service providers. She provides comprehensive federal and state tax compliance, planning and consulting services and specializing in corporate tax compliance and income tax provisions (ASC 740). She works closely with private equity groups and focuses on tax issues that arise with portfolio companies owned by private equity. She also assists clients with federal tax due diligence and matter-related structuring transactions.

She currently serves on the presidential advisory committee of Dallas/Fort Worth Alliance of Black Accounts. Additionally, Porchia is a member of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA) and the American Institute of CPAs.

Credentials:

Certified Public Accountant in the State of Texas

Professional Affiliations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (Member)

Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (Member)

Dallas/Fort Worth Alliance of Black Accounts, President Advisory Committee and Member

National Association of Black Accountants, DFW chapter, Former Chapter President (2006-2021)

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants , Regulation Subcommittee (2018-2021)

Dallas Indepdent School District, Mentor (2023)

Education

Master of Science, accounting, Texas A&M University

Bachelor of Business Administration, accounting, Texas A&M University