Our Team.
Kathy's Accounting Services is co-founded and led by a distinguished trio of accounting professionals.
Ensuring the highest standard of regulatory knowledge, ethical compliance, and continuous education.
Katherine Cowherd
Founder & Senior Accountant
Victoria McClain
Co-Founder & Accountant
Savannah Martin
Co-Founder & Data Analyst
Leadership & Co-Founders
Katherine L. Cowherd —Founder & Senior Accountant
Founder of KAS, 2001
Katherine founded KAS, pioneering mobile financial concierge services. With over 22 years of accounting leadership, she has guided the firm's expansion into Stockbridge, Georgia, while
championing financial education, small business structuring, and non-profit organization across the
community. As the primary Founder, she shapes firm vision, executive consultation, and client relations.
Victoria C. McClain — Co-Founder & Accountant
PTIN Certified Tax Preparer, Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, CompTIA A+, Certified, Licensed Life Insurance Agent
Education: Clayton State University & Wake Technical Community College, Enrolled Agent (EA)
Candidacy In Progress
Serving as Co-Founder and Accountant at KAS since 2009, Victoria brings a unique combination of financial acumen and enterprise experience. She manages tax prep, financial statements, and bookkeeping for corporate and individual clients. Her background includes managing
multi-million-dollar accounts ($10M+) for major enterprise brands (John Deere, Macy's, Nordstrom),
blending corporate precision with technical computer expertise to lead KAS's QuickBooks
implementation and complex corporate tax services.
Savannah D. Martin — Co-Founder & Data Analyst
PTIN Certified Tax Preparer
Serving as Co-Founder, Tax Preparer and Data Analyst at KAS since 2016, Savannah
oversees firm operational workflows and accounting data. She also assists in tax prep, financial
statements, and bookkeeping for small businesses and individual clients. Her experience expands to
working as an Intuit TurboTax Tax Associate, providing expert technical tax support. She specializes in
ProSeries data integration, 1040/1040X tax preparation, and digital document architecture.
Executive Summary & Firm Profile
Founded in 2001 by Katherine L. Cowherd in Southwest Atlanta and now headquartered in Stockbridge, Georgia, Kathy's Accounting Services (KAS) is a premier accounting and financial consulting practice. Built on the principle of 'Accounting Done Personally,' KAS combines the individualized, high-touch attention of a boutique practice with the technical rigor, corporate structure, and software technology required to manage complex business portfolios.
• 700+ Client Track Record: Proudly managing ongoing financial operations, bookkeeping, and tax compliance for over 700 corporate and individual clients across diverse industries, including healthcare, transportation, non-profits, and commercial real estate.
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• Comprehensive Entity Coverage: Expertise across all business legal structures, including S-Corporations, C-Corporations, LLCs, Partnerships, Sole Proprietorships, and 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organizations.
• Dedicated Specialist Model: Every client is paired with a dedicated business specialist committed tomaintaining pristine ledger organization, audit readiness, and strategic tax planning.
Core Service Capabilities
A foundational strength of KAS is complete mastery of modern accounting technology, centered on integrated QuickBooks setup, chart-of-accounts optimization, and continuous financial monitoring. Services are structured across four core pillars designed to deliver total operational clarity.
QuickBooks Implementation & Financial Technology
• ProAdvisor Mastery: Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor leadership supervising setup, chart-of- accounts customization, ledger cleanup, and workflow automation.
• Software Integration: Full proficiency across QuickBooks, Intuit ProSeries, TurboTax, Sage 50, MS Access, SQL, and advanced Excel modeling.
• IT Infrastructure & Data Security: CompTIA A+ certified technical oversight ensuring secure cloud file management, client database protection, and robust cybersecurity protocols.
Bookkeeping Concierge Service
• Dedicated Account Manager: Assignment of a dedicated business specialist to handle day-to-day transaction records and ledger maintenance.
• Ledger Integrity: Systematic bank and credit card reconciliations, daily/monthly journal entries, andgeneral ledger auditing.
• Financial Reporting: Timely compilation of Profit & Loss Statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow Statements to maintain real-time visibility.
Proactive Tax Strategy & Compliance
• Tax Return Preparation: Expert preparation and filing for Individual, Corporate, Partnership, and Amended Returns (Forms 1040, 1040X, 1120, 1120S, 1065).
• Strategic Tax Reduction: Year-round planning to minimize overall tax liabilities, maximize eligibledeductions, structure entities advantageously, and optimize 401(k) contributions.
• E-Filing & Compliance: Full electronic filing capabilities with complete federal, state, and local regulatory compliance.
Payroll Administration & Compliance
• Wage Processing: Turnkey calculation and distribution of employee wages, direct deposits, and physical paychecks.
• Tax Withholding & Filings: Automated withholding, tax account setup, and quarterly/annual filing of federal, state, and local payroll taxes.
• Regulatory Compliance: Continuous regulatory tracking to ensure flawless compliance and uninterrupted payroll schedules.
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