Durran Dunn Hired as Partner, Risk Advisory Services Practice
ATLANTA, Jan. 22, 2025— Bennett Thrasher, a nationally acclaimed full-service accounting and advisory firm, is reinforcing its commitment to client success and high-caliber advisory solutions by welcoming Durran Dunn as partner in its Risk Advisory Services practice, leading Risk and Controls. As a recognized leader on Forbes’ 2024 list of America’s Top CPA Accounting Professionals, Dunn brings decades of global consulting and accounting experience, helping companies advance in today’s fast-paced environment.
“Today’s business environment is changing at lightning speed and Durran literally and figuratively brings speed and agility to our corporate clients,” said Jeff Call, managing partner and CEO at Bennett Thrasher. “His blend of risk and control acumen, coupled with his hands-on experience as an operator, enables him to advise companies on moving forward, managing risk and growing in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. We’re confident that Durran’s forward-thinking approach will help us continue to evolve and position our clients for long-term success.”
Dunn’s extensive background spans public accounting and industry leadership roles, giving him a practical, solutions-oriented perspective on clients’ challenges. He is a licensed CPA and a certified internal auditor. Dunn specializes in advising publicly traded and privately held companies across industries such as manufacturing, technology, media, entertainment and healthcare.
“Bennett Thrasher captivated me for three key reasons,” said Durran Dunn, partner, Risk Advisory Services practice at Bennett Thrasher. “The firm has a strong brand reputation in the marketplace, a genuine people-first culture that values high-quality client service and a fiercely independent structure that is positioned for strategic growth. I look forward to partnering with our clients and empowering our teams to provide best-in-class client-service and to drive Bennett Thrasher’s strategy forward.”
Dunn actively contributes to the advancement of the profession through his service on the board of directors, as treasurer, and finance chair for NABA Inc. (formerly the National Association of Black Accountants), as well as through his participation on the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Board of Examiners (AICPA BoE), the Georgia Society of CPAs’ Accounting and Auditing Advisory Council and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). Dunn is a sought-after speaker, frequently presenting thought leadership on risk and controls, emerging technology, personal development and leadership topics on both local and national stages.
“Durran Dunn embodies visionary leadership and excellence, advancing NABA’s vision to create a more just world,” said Guylaine Saint Juste, President and CEO of NABA, Inc. “His passion for innovation, dedication to empowering others, and commitment to driving meaningful impact make him an extraordinary asset to Bennett Thrasher and an inspiring force within the profession. We proudly celebrate his continued success.”
Beyond his professional pursuits, Dunn is known for his lifelong commitment to health and fitness. A USA Track & Field (USATF) Masters national and world champion, and Athlete of the Year award recipient, Dunn’s athletic accomplishments extend to being a World Series Champion with the Atlanta Braves where he donned the full spandex uniform as a sprinter on the warning track in the entertaining RaceTrac’s “Beat the Freeze” promotion.
“The idea of being a ‘corporate athlete’ resonates with me personally and professionally,” said Dunn. “The same discipline, agility and commitment that fuel high-level athletic performance is synonymous to driving business success. I’m excited to bring that fast-paced energy to Bennett Thrasher and to help clients stay ahead of the rapidly evolving regulatory and compliance landscape.”
About Bennett Thrasher
For more than four decades, Bennett Thrasher has provided businesses and individuals with strategic business guidance and solutions through professional tax, audit, advisory and outsourcing services. Our bold curiosity is at the heart of everything we do. Whether you’re a client or an associate, we help transform your vision into unprecedented success. Our approach has catapulted us into the ranks of the largest and fastest growing public accounting and advisory firms. Bennett Thrasher operates globally from our headquarters in Atlanta and is committed to diversity and the communities we serve. To learn more about Bennett Thrasher, visit us at www.btcpa.net.
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