James F. “Jim” Thielen, CPA
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jim@thielencpa.com

Overview of Experience:

Jim is a business and personal advisor with broad experience in federal income taxation, accounting, auditing and financial management. Direct experience guiding clients in various tax environments including retail groups, trade/service groups, real estate and corporate and personal financial consulting. Jim has specialized knowledge in Department of Defense Cost accounting standards (DCAA); helpful for companies providing services to the Department of Defense.

Areas of Specialty:

Microsoft Dynamics NAV Software, DCAA Compliance, Auto dealership accounting and taxation, Income Tax planning, Business advisory services, various other accounting software solutions.

Professional Experience/Organizations:

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA)
• FICPA Executive Committee 2011-2012 (second term) View Article
• Member of AICPA Council from Florida
• Member FICPA Finance & Office Advisory 2008-2011
• Florida State University School of Accounting Business Advisory Board
• Chairman of Florida Board of Accountancy (BOA) 2007
• Member Florida Board of Accountancy 2003-2007, appointed by Governor Jeb Bush
• Chairman of Florida BOA Probable Cause Panel 2006,2007
• Chairman of Florida BOA Budget Task Force 2003-2006
• President of Governors Club, Tallahassee 2003
• Seminole Boosters National Board of Directors 1999-2004
• Region 1 Vice President FICPA 1999-2001
• President Tallahassee Chapter FICPA 1998-1999

• Seminole Boosters National Board of Directors
• American Heart Association, Leon County - Past Board Member
• Governor’s Club, Tallahassee, FL- Past President

Education:

• Florida State University, Bachelor of Science in Accounting, 1985