Meet Your Enrolled Agent
Wm. Collier Brown, MSA, EA
Owner of Downtown Tax and Accounting Services
Collier Brown was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. He earned his undergraduate degree in Accounting from the University of Arkansas, Walton College of Business. Furthering his education, Collier graduated from one of the top-ranked MBA programs in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He also obtained a Master of Science in Accounting from the Satish and Yasmin Gupta College of Business at the University of Dallas.
Collier is an IRS-Licensed Enrolled Agent, which is the highest credential awarded by the IRS, a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, and CPA eligible. He is currently in the process of completing his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examinations in the state of Texas.
Professional Experience
With over a decade of experience in preparing individual and business tax returns for clients across all income levels, Collier began his career as a tax preparer and entrepreneur at a small firm in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He later joined a prominent firm in Downtown Dallas, where he specialized in preparing returns for high-net-worth individuals and businesses. Over the years, he has handled a wide range of tax-related scenarios. Additionally, Collier gained valuable experience at a medium-sized firm, where he honed specific tax planning strategies that he now implements for his clients. He also served as a Senior Enrolled Agent and Tax Support Representative at the corporate office of Liberty Tax, the third-largest tax preparation company. In this role, he provided guidance to franchisees nationwide on tax-related issues, which required him to stay continuously updated on federal and state tax laws to ensure accurate tax return filings.
Niche and Specialty
Throughout his career, Collier has developed a passion for helping small to medium-sized businesses thrive by emphasizing the importance of precise bookkeeping and accurate income tax reporting. His services extend not only to these businesses but also to their families. By adopting a proactive approach rather than a reactive one, Collier makes a significant impact on his clients' businesses. He focuses on educating them to minimize their taxable footprint, ensuring they are well-prepared and compliant in their financial practices.