Our People

Julian Dozier

Julian Dozier CPA, ABV, CFF, CFE

Shareholder

Assurance Services; Assurance Department Leader; Director of Quality Control

Private Sector

Since 2006, Julian Dozier has offered assurance, consulting, and other accounting services. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance and a Master of Accounting from Florida State University.

Julian has participated in significant engagements involving forensic audits and litigation support for both for-profit and governmental enterprises. He primarily handles audits and assurance engagements for commercial, insurance, and not-for-profit entities. Additionally, he provides accounting assistance and consulting services to small-business clients.

Julian is well-versed in fraud prevention, detection, and investigation, holding the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential and the Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) designation. He actively contributes to the firm’s forensic engagements since 2006. Julian also possesses an Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) certification and conducts Peer Reviews for accounting firms. He frequently leads continuing education seminars on professional standards and technical accounting topics. Furthermore, Julian has six years of experience in the construction industry, offering project management support and expertise in percentage-of-completion accounting. Julian served as the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) Chair for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year.

 

What clients are saying about Julian:

“… Julian is always responsive and give(s) me great advice.”

“I enjoy the working with the Team at Thomas Howell Ferguson. I appreciate their high level of professionalism and their knowledge of all things accounting… Julian and the rest of the team are awesome.”

 

Professional Associations:

  • Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
    • Member, Governing Council
    • Leadership Academy, Class VI
    • CFF and ABV credential holder
  • Member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA)
    • Past Chair, FY2022-23
    • Past Governing Council
    • Past Board of Directors
    • Member, Peer Review Committee
    • Past Accounting Principles and Auditing Standards Committee
      • Past Chairman
      • Past Vice Chairman
      • “Outstanding Committee”
  • Member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
    • CFE credential holder

Community Activities:

  • Leadership Tallahassee
    • Leadership Tallahassee, Class XXXII
    • Past Chair, Leadership Tallahassee FY2021-22
    • Past Board of Governors
    • Past Board of Directors
    • Co-Chair Leadership Tallahassee Recruitment Committee, Class XXXIV
  • Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce
    • Past Executive Committee
    • Past Board of Directors
    • Past Member, Access Tallahassee
    • Past Steering Committee member, Access Tallahassee
  • Past Board of Directors, Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra
    • Past Chair, Finance Committee
    • Past Member, Executive Committee
    • Past Treasurer
    • Past Secretary
  • Past Board of Directors, LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts
    • Past Member, Finance Committee
    • Past Member, Facilities Committee
    • Past Member, Nominations Committee
  • Past Chair, Miccosukee Canopy Road Greenway, Leon County, Florida Citizen’s Advisory Committee

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Florida State University
  • Master of Science in Accounting, Florida State University

Awards & Honors:

  • 2021, “40 Under 40” in the Accounting Profession, CPA Practice Advisor
  • 2016, “Standing Ovation” AICPA Forensic and Valuation Services Division
  • 2013, “Thirty Under 30” Florida State University Alumni Association
  • 2013, “26 Under 36” Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants