Overview
Trent serves as a strategic business advisor to dentists and dental practice owners, leveraging his extensive experience as a tax advisor, auditor*, forensic accountant, and expert witness to provide sophisticated advice and solutions. He educates and coaches his clients to navigate the complex financial challenges that come with being a practice owner in today’s rapidly changing and competitive business environment.
Experience
Trent’s clients come to him for guidance on a wide variety of practice issues, including increasing practice efficiencies and planning for future growth; preparing for a practice transition or exit; and navigating dental compensation, loan, and equipment purchases. When serving clients, Trent is skilled at applying traditional, time-tested accounting knowledge to industry-specific business matters — from guiding a professional through the process of opening a new office to advising a buyer on the decision to acquire an existing practice. In addition to his work with clients, Trent is a notable public speaker and regularly shares his industry expertise with dental audiences across the nation.
Education & Affiliations
Trent received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Freed-Hardeman University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the former president of the West Tennessee chapter of the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants.
*Aprio assurance, attest, and audit services provided by Aprio, LLP.
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