Ryan Lane, EA, CFA, is the co-founder of North Atlanta Accounting & Tax. He believes that while clean books are the foundation of a business, a well-built forecast is its engine. With a career built on deep financial analysis and strategic planning, Ryan and his partner Sara launched the firm to help entrepreneurs move beyond simply looking at what they spent last month to clearly seeing where they are headed next year. He specializes in bridging the gap between daily bookkeeping and high-level financial strategy, turning “the numbers” into a clear, actionable roadmap for growth.
As both a CFA Charterholder and an Enrolled Agent, Ryan brings a rare combination of institutional-grade financial analysis and deep tax expertise to every engagement. While his work centers on financial cleanup and establishing best practices, he approaches every project with a proactive strategic lens. By integrating this strong tax knowledge with strategic budgeting and forecasting, Ryan helps business owners understand the long-term fiscal impact of their decisions. By translating data into clear budgets and projections, he helps entrepreneurs stop guessing about their cash flow and start leading with a strategic plan.
As a CCBB expert, Ryan can offer services in annual bookkeeping, cleaning up books, implementing financial best practices, and budgeting & forecasting.
Away from the desk, Ryan is likely found behind the DJ decks mixing house music or exploring Atlanta with his wife, Kate, and their dogs, Waffle and Biscuit. Whether he’s perfecting a budget or a transition in a DJ set, Ryan brings a signature focus and high attention to detail to everything he does.