60 maconmagazine.com | APRIL/MAY 2020
THE MISSION OF OUR BUSINESS: Our
mission is to make our clients successful! In
our Tax and Wealth Planning practice, we
do this by understanding our clients' goals
and creating plans to achieve those goals,
while minimizing taxes and ensuring smooth
transitions for businesses and family assets.
– Pam
ADVICE FOR WOMEN CONSIDERING
A CAREER AS A CPA: Go for it! Being a
CPA gives a person so many career options,
from working for a public accounting firm to
advising clients on personal financial matters
to working for the FBI investigating criminal
matters. With a solid understanding of basic
accounting, you will have flexibility to move
among many types of employers over the
course of your career or to specialize in the
area you enjoy most. – Pam
WHAT I AM EXCITED ABOU T IN
OUR COMMUNIT Y: I love seeing all
the revitalization efforts in our historic
neighborhoods and downtown community.
Macon has so much to offer and I am
excited to witness the progress first-hand.
– Daisha
THE BEST BUSINESS ADVICE I EVER
RECEIVED: You are in control of your own
success. I have found that a strong work
ethic, thoughtful discussions with leadership
and a willingness to step outside of your
comfort zone will carry you a long way in
succeeding in your career. – Daisha
PAM FLANDERS, CPA and CFP®
DAISHA HAYES, CPA
231 Riverside Drive, Macon
478-742-4280
info@jamesbatesllp.com
jamesbatesllp.com
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FROM LEFT: PAM FLANDERS AND DAISHA HAYES. PHOTO: WE DO PHOTOGRAPHY