About Us
We are committed to providing you with the best financial services possible. We use the latest technologies including top of the line tax software and can use e-file to get your tax refunds processed quickly and easily.
Steve Gentry starting the firm in 1987 and was joined in 2002 by Jim Buffington, CPA to form Gentry & Buffington CPAs. Jim retired in 2010 Ellen joined the firm in 2004 and became a partner in 2006. Steve and Ellen believe that their combined knowledge and experience will achieve remarkable results for all of their clients.
Steve Gentry
Steve began his career in accounting working as a hospital accountant in 1973. From 1973 to 1986 he worked in various key financial positions in three major hospitals in the Chattanooga area. In early 1987 Mr. Gentry opened a CPA firm in Chattanooga, TN with a desire to help individuals and small businesses to achieve their financial goals. Since then Steve has continued to sharpened his skills in accounting, tax preparation and business valuation.
Steve earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia. He continued his academic pursuits and earned a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee. Steve became a Certified Public Accountant in 1985, and became a Certified Valuation Analyst in 2009.
Steve is active in a number of professional organizations including the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants and the National Association of Certified Valuation Analyst. Steve treats every client with respect and integrity. Steve provides independent financial analysis in addition to tax and accounting services.
Steve enjoys singing karaoke in his spare time.
Jielan "Ellen" Yu
Jielan "Ellen" Yu, CPA, was raised in China where she taught statistics at the University of Shanghai for Light Industry. She moved to the United States to continue her education in 1995. She is dedicated to helping clients make intelligent financial decisions and ethically minimize tax liability. Her hard work and determination ensure that every client is treated with high regard.
Ms Yu earned a Masters degree in accounting from Eastern Carolina University in 2002. Ms Yu then went on to become a Certified Public Accountant in 2005. She is a Member of the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants.
In her spare time, Ellen enjoys getting together with friends, working out, and spending time with her daughter Karen.
Gentry & Buffington CPAs
6918 Shallowford Rd Suite 205
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 648-6240
FAX (423) 648-6244
steve@gentrycpa.com
