Mr. Bell earned his Accounting degree from Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, LA, and is an Enrolled Agent, which allows him to represent clients before the IRS. Before founding Bell Tax Accountants, he devoted a substantial portion of his corporate career as an Accounting Supervisor and Audit Manager.​
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In addition to heading the firm as Principal Accountant, he acts as a virtual CFO to the many small business clients Bell Tax provides accounting services to. He serves as their trusted business advisor to analyze financials to help with profit growth, cash flow, and tax savings strategies.​
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Alton’s professional memberships include the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), and the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA).​
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Mr. Bell gives his time back to the community by serving as the Scholarship Chairman and Board Member for the Calahan Foundation, which raises funds for college scholarships that are awarded to inner-city students annually.​
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Of course, budgets and books aren’t the only figures that Mr. Bell balances well, he loves to travel and make memories with his wife and two sons. ​