Angela D. Balent, CPA
Angela Balent serves as the Chief Operating Officer. Since joining the firm in 1992, she has held key leadership roles across the Audit and Client Accounting Services Divisions and on the firm’s Executive Committee. With more than 30 years of experience in public accounting, Angela focuses on operational strategy, firmwide alignment and driving execution across service lines. She is also active in the professional and local community, having served in leadership roles with several industry and civic organizations. Angela resides in Fort Walton Beach with her husband.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
Professional Affiliations
- Economic Development Council of Okaloosa County, Past Chairman
- Emerald Coast Chapter of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Past President
- Government Finance Officers Association, CAFR and PAFR Special Reviewer
- Florida Government Finance Officers Association, Conference Committee
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Community Involvement
- Junior League of the Emerald Coast, Past President
- Coast Aquatics Inc., Past President
- Community Associations Institute, North Gulf Coast Chapter, Past President
- 86th Fighter Weapons Squadron, Past Honorary Commander, Eglin Air Force Base
- Impact 100
Ask Me About
- Thriving in the accounting industry without private equity
- Structural Integrity Reserve Studies and Mandatory Milestone Inspections for Florida condominiums
- Why we should consider alternative pathways to the 150-hour rule for CPA licensure
