Nicholas Cox is the Founder and CEO of JCox Accounting Professionals (DBA JCox CPAs & Advisors), founded in 2016 in the heart of Lawrenceville, Georgia. As a Founder and CEO, Nicholas focuses on client relationships and business development. Nicholas has performed accounting, auditing, and tax services for small-to mid-sized CPA firms and individuals since 2016. Nicholas became a member of the Georgia Society of CPAs in early 2016, along with becoming a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Nick’s tenure in the financial sector is nothing short of impressive. With an accomplished career that spans across Ernst & Young (EY), PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), and other top regional CPA firms, Nick has developed a reputation for excellence and adaptability. His professional journey has equipped him with a wealth of experience across diverse industries and service lines, including audit, accounting, and tax.
At Ernst & Young and PricewaterhouseCoopers, two of the world’s largest and most respected accounting firms, Nick worked alongside leading professionals and partners, gaining firsthand exposure to complex engagements and high-profile clients. This foundation, coupled with his work at distinguished regional firms, has allowed him to cultivate a versatile skill set that bridges technical precision with strategic insight.
Nick’s expertise extends across financial statement audits, advisory services, and tax planning, giving him a comprehensive understanding of the financial services landscape. His ability to navigate both U.S. GAAP and IFRS environments, combined with his Big 4 training, positions him as a trusted advisor capable of delivering value to clients ranging from start-ups to multinational corporations.
Nick holds a strong knowledge of Non-For-Profits, Employee Benefit Plans, Real Estate, Construction, Health Care Insurance Audits, Insurance Statutory Compliance Filing, Biotech, Logistics, Supply Chain, Distribution, Manufacturing, Small-to-Mid sized firms, IT Assurance Services, Statutory Audits, Agreed-Upon Procedures, SEC financial reporting, SSAE 16 & SOC audits, M&A due diligence, Single Audits, Contract Compliance Reviews, Financial Statement Reviews, Financial Statement Audits, Financial Statement Compilations, and Preparation of Fixed Asset and Lease Accounting schedules for both small and large entities. For Nick, Audit and Assurance Services were not only the main focus.
Nick possesses robust expertise in the preparation and compliance of federal tax forms, including Forms 1040, 1065, 1120, 1120-S, and the 990 series, as well as employment-related filings such as Forms 941, 940, 944, W-2/W-3, and the 1099 series with Form 1096. His proficiency extends to benefit plan filings, including the Form 5500 series, Form 8955-SSA, and ACA compliance with Forms 1094/1095-C, in addition to excise and specialty filings such as Forms 720, 2290, 1042/1042-S, and related compliance documents. Beyond federal obligations, Nick is adept at handling state-level compliance matters, including corporate, partnership, and S corporation returns, franchise tax reports, withholding and unemployment filings, sales and use tax returns, excise and privilege tax filings, property renditions, and annual reports. His deep technical expertise is underscored by his licensure as a tax practitioner in the State of Georgia, a milestone he achieved in 2016. Furthermore, Nick maintains an active PTIN/CAF, highlighting his ongoing commitment to staying current and delivering exceptional tax services.
Nick prides himself on being extremely responsive, committed, and engaged while also providing quality audits and genuinely helping clients to understand every step of the audit experience.
Nick's community activities include serving as a volunteer for the Internal Revenue Service by providing tax preparation and tax compliance services to those less fortunate. He also volunteers for his local Church at Grace New Hope.
Nick is a proud first-generation college graduate. Nick is a graduate of Georgia State University and Gwinnett Technical College, where he obtained his master's, bachelor's, and associate's degrees in Accounting. In addition to receiving his associate degree at Gwinnett Technical College, he is certified in Computerized, Payroll, and Office Accounting and Tax Preparation. Nick is currently pursuing a Doctoral Degree in Accounting and working to complete his CPA designation.
“My goal as your Accounting, Audit, and Tax professional is to provide an in-depth analysis of your organization by delivering quality Accounting, Audit, and Tax services to your organization and clients.”
