Julie Ayers, CPA, CGMA, CCIFP
Partner, North Carolina Tax Lead at Aprio, Creates tax-advantaged strategies for residential and commercial real estate and construction clients
Who I work with
I lead Aprio’s North Carolina Tax team and work closely with finance and accounting executives, as well as the owners of middle-market and large commercial and residential real estate and construction companies. I also have significant experience providing accounting and financial advisory services to charter schools.
My specialty
I have been helping real estate business owners and their stakeholders realize profitable growth since 1994. My experience in business consulting, individual income tax and corporate tax planning and compliance enables me to provide holistic strategies that reduce tax liabilities and leverage tax credits to increase liquidity and improve accounting operations, financial reporting and processes across businesses.
Results I have delivered
I have always been drawn to real estate and I have worked in the industry since my very first job at a homeowner’s association at the age of 13. As a CPA, I have helped 1000+ real estate clients develop tax strategies to increase current year cashflow by capturing losses from prior market downturns.
Unique things about me
I have always been drawn to real estate and I have worked in the industry since my very first job at a homeowner’s association at the age of 13. Aside from a brief stint managing a restaurant/bar after college, I have always worked in real estate.
When I am not at work
I love to travel with my family and friends, especially to experience sporting events. I have attended countless MLB, NFL and college games, World Cup in Brazil, the Olympics multiple times and League of Legends World Championships.
People say I am
Fun, creative, responsive and client-centric
I earned my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina and completed the CPA program at the University of Virginia. I earned my Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation through the AICPA, and I am a Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP). I am active in my community, serving as Treasurer for ShareCharlotte and NextGeneration and am a member of Vistage. Within Aprio, I serve as a mentor in the Excelle program, am active with on-campus recruiting, and am a CREW Charlotte member and sponsor.