ABOUT US
David A Smith CPA, LLC dba Core Tax Now exists to help clients with tax planning, tax preparation, and a wide range of business services. Everyone should pay their fair share, but not $1 more!
David Smith CPA
David is not your typical accountant. He is a rare find with a unique mix of experience in military leadership, a sales executive, an entrepreneur, and a CPA combined with an analytical mind that eats complexity for breakfast. He thrives on helping small businesses grow.
Caroline Byrne
Armed with a Master of Science in Accounting, Caroline has tackled a vast array of complex accounting conundrums, from not-for-profit accounting to financial analysis for a global enterprise, teaching mastery of Excel, to setting up entrepreneurs with tools for success. Caroline is passionate about helping our clients grow and prosper.
Ashley Locke
Ashley is our QBO Expert with nearly 15 years of experience with QuickBooks. After graduating from Dallas Baptist University with a Bachelor of Business Administration, she worked as an operations manager for a small family-owned business as well as a financial analyst for Charles Schwab. In her free time, she enjoys running and adventuring with her husband and two daughters.
Amanda Tallone
Amanda, originally from Massachusetts, brings a unique blend of academic background and hands-on business experience to her role as Accounting Practice Manager. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Following graduation, driven by her passion for entrepreneurship, Amanda relocated to Texas to realize her dream of owning and managing an equine training and reproduction facility. With over a decade of experience in small business operations, she gained valuable insights into management, finance, and customer relations. Currently pursuing an MBA with a specialization in Business Analytics from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Amanda also stays active with Crossfit, finds solace in her church community, and enjoys watching her son excel in hockey.
