Marquis Who’s Who Honors Dawn M. Trout for Expertise in the Accounting Industry
Dawn M. Trout is an esteemed accountant, co-equity partner and enrolled agent at Gallagher and Rhodes PA
CAPE CORAL, FL, February 02, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — Dawn M. Trout has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Trout is an accomplished accountant who serves as the co-equity partner and enrolled agent at Gallagher and Rhodes PA. Since 2019, she has overseen the management of the office, ensuring that staff members perform their tasks effectively. She also assigns work, provides training and mentoring as needed and collaborates with the office manager to handle bill payments. Additionally, Ms. Trout works alongside her firm’s senior partner to handle all invoicing and client billing.
Ms. Trout’s career at Gallagher and Rhodes PA began in 2001 when she joined as an enrolled agent. Her expertise in U.S. tax returns has notably been instrumental in forming a valuable partnership with a Canadian accounting firm. This collaboration allows her firm to handle U.S. tax returns for Canadian clients while the Canadian firm assists with their tax returns.
Before her tenure at Gallagher and Rhodes PA, Ms. Trout was a junior accountant at Cossentino and Orlando from 1999 to 2001. She served in the same capacity at Haney and Company CPA between 1998 and 1999.
Ms. Trout’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Hodges University in 2001 and a Master of Science in accounting from the University of Phoenix in 2013. Additionally, she holds an enrolled agent license from the IRS.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Ms. Trout is actively involved in civic organizations. She presently serves as the treasurer for the Biz Net Cares Foundation, demonstrating her commitment to giving back to the community.
Ms. Trout plans to take over her firm as the senior partner approaches retirement age. She aims to offer business ownership opportunities to other interested staff members and create a clear career path for them. Furthermore, Ms. Trout intends to mentor younger generations, share her experiences and build business relationships within and outside the industry to create a more comprehensive network.
Throughout her career, Ms. Trout has been fortunate to have vital employers and mentors who guided her through various challenges. She attributes much of her success to their support and guidance. Her husband has also been a great support system, assisting her with responsibilities at home while having to put in extended work hours to achieve success. Ms. Trout’s dedication to her profession, commitment to mentorship and community involvement, underscores her significant contributions to the accounting field and beyond.
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