About

Semi-Retired Certified Public Accountant and Enrolled Agent

Greg Cook

Certified Public Accountant & Enrolled Agent

My wife, Pamela Williams Cook and I have four adult children, Summer, Chris, Holleigh and Kimberly. Pam and I built our home on five acres on Shoal Creek Trail between Main Street and the Arab City Park back in 2008.

I'm a 32nd Degree member of the Scottish Rite, a Life member of Masonic Lodge 636 and a Shriner, member of the Cahaba Shrine in Huntsville, Alabama. I served as Impresario of the Royal Order of Jesters, Huntsville Court 175 from 1997 to 2017.

I was born in Cullman, Alabama and graduated from Hanceville High School in 1978. Before going to college, I served a six year term with the Army (two years active duty and four years inactive duty) during the Lebanon and Grenada conflicts. Following my discharge from the service, I pursued my education in accounting.

Resume

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Sumary

Greg Cook

Greg Cook is a 32nd Degree member of the Scottish Rite, a Life member of Masonic Lodge 636 and a Shriner, member of the Cahaba Shrine in Huntsville, Alabama. He served as Impresario of the Royal Order of Jesters, Huntsville Court 175 from 1997 to 2017.

Greg and his wife Pamela Williams Cook have four adult children, Summer, Chris, Holleigh and Kimberly. Greg and Pam built their home on five acres on Shoal Creek Trail between Main Street and the Arab City Park back in 2008.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

1990

The University of Alabama in Huntsville

Major in Accounting

Associate in Applied Science Degree in Business Administration

1988

Wallace State Community College Hanceville, AL

Associate in Applied Science

Professional

Past President Alabama Association of Accountants

2003 - 2004

Commited to life-time learning, in 2014 Cook was awarded the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation from the American Institute of CPAs and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.

Past President ALSEA

2000 - 2002

Greg Cook is a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) and Past President of the Alabama Society of Enrolled Agents (ALSEA) 2000-2002. He served on the ALSEA Board of Directors for 20 years, (1995-1999 and 2003-2017).

Professional Experience

Firm Owner

1994 - Present

Arab, Alabama

  • Grew and managed a successful CPA firm serving diverse clients in tax, accounting, and financial advisory services for over three decades.
  • Directed all aspects of business operations, including client acquisition, staff management, compliance, and strategic planning.
  • Provided expert tax planning and preparation for individuals, corporations, and partnerships, ensuring compliance with evolving federal and state regulations.
  • Built long-term client relationships resulting in high client retention and consistent revenue growth year over year.

Al LaGrone, EA, PA

1986 - 1994

Arab, Alabama

  • Worked as a Co-Op Student while obtaining Associates and Bachchelor Degrees.
  • After passing the Enrolled Agents Exam in September of 1990, Greg received his Certificate of Enrollment and U.S. Treasury Card.
  • In early 1991, the Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation conferred the title of Accredited Tax Advisor to him.
  • Greg became the first Enrolled Agent in the State of Alabama to hold both the EA and CPA designations after successfully writing the Certified Public Accountants Examination in November of 1993.