Integra International is very pleased to announce the admittance of a new member, CoSurge CPAs.
CoSurge CPAs is a U.S.-based firm providing a comprehensive range of services, including audit & assurance, outsourced CFO solutions, and audit leadership—which encompasses training, quality control, and staff augmentation for other CPA firms. Their mission is to enable clients to build lasting legacies, whether growing a business or advancing the mission of a not-for-profit organization.
Operating with a fully remote team anchored in three primary hubs—Atlanta, GA; Jacksonville, FL; and Greenville, SC—CoSurge serves clients across the United States. The firm’s partners bring deep experience across multiple industries, including dealerships, employee benefit plans, construction, franchisors, and not-for-profit organizations.
Bill Sims, Global Chairman of Integra International, welcomed the firm, noting: “CoSurge CPAs brings a strong regional presence and national client reach that adds meaningful depth to our North American membership. We’re pleased to have them on board and look forward to their contributions and collaboration across our global association”.
Mr. K. Glenn Aldridge, CPA is Managing Partner at CoSurge. He is the main contact for Integra International and can be contacted at [email protected] or +1 770.712.3703.
Glenn brings over three decades of experience in leadership roles focused on mergers and acquisitions, business consulting, financing, and occupational fraud. He has worked with clients across a wide range of industries, including hospitality, construction, technology, real estate, and not-for-profit organizations.
Glenn’s expertise centers on financial reporting engagements—including audits, reviews, and consulting—for closely held businesses, not-for-profits, and employee benefit plans. He has also conducted high-stakes fraud investigations involving multimillion-dollar losses due to embezzlement, vendor fraud, and financial statement manipulation.
Before co-founding his firm, Glenn served as an audit partner and Director of Not-for-Profit Services at two top 25 CPA firms in Atlanta. He also held a corporate accounting role at Egleston Children’s Health Care System, overseeing financial reporting, bond financing, and subsidiary accounting.
Currently, Glenn is an instructor with AuditSense, providing training and consulting to top 100 CPA firms, state societies, and the AICPA. A licensed Georgia CPA since 1993, he is a member of the AICPA and GSCPA, and serves as a peer review captain with the AICPA. Glenn is a graduate of Bob Jones University (1989).
Ian Ferguson, CPA is a Partner at CoSurge CPAs. He can be contacted at [email protected] or +1 770.570.0301.
Ian began his career with a top-200 CPA firm, where he provided audit services to over 50 not-for-profit organizations. He later founded his own practice before merging with CoSurge CPAs, where he now oversees outsourced accounting services and contributes to the firm’s audit and attest practice, specializing in not-for-profit financial reporting.
In addition to his professional work, Ian is a workshop presenter and brings nearly a decade of experience in not-for-profit board governance. A strong advocate for lifelong learning, he is committed to sharing practical insights with clients.
Ian is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in South Carolina and a member of the AICPA and SCACPA. Originally from Ohio, he earned both his undergraduate and graduate degrees in accounting from Bob Jones University.
Sam Odom, CPA is a Partner at CoSurge CPAs. He can be contacted at [email protected] or +1 904.707.3595.
Sam brings over 25 years of accounting and financial leadership experience, including roles as a partner at a leading Jacksonville CPA firm and CFO for multi-franchise automotive dealer groups. He specializes in audits for middle-market companies and not-for-profit organizations, providing clients with strategic insights and practical, results-driven solutions.
Sam’s expertise includes financial reporting, M&A due diligence, and the development of internal control systems. His industry experience spans mortgage, automotive, construction, industrial supply, wholesale, and service sectors. He also has extensive experience auditing condominium and homeowner associations, churches, schools, and foundations.
A graduate of the University of North Florida, Sam is a licensed Florida CPA and an active member of the AICPA and FICPA. Known for his technical knowledge and client-focused approach, he is a trusted advisor to organizations navigating complex financial challenges.
Austin Trine is a Partner at CoSurge CPAs. He can be contacted at [email protected] or +1 678.206.4476.
Austin began his career in the Atlanta office of Ernst & Young, where he supported the financial reporting and accounting needs of Fortune 500 companies and worked with both domestic and international clients. He joined the firm in 2018.
Austin specializes in outsourced CFO services, including operations, reporting, forecasting, board communications, and the implementation of improved accounting systems and processes. His experience also includes managing financial reviews, audits, employee benefit audits, and SOX 404 control testing.
Beyond client work, Austin is actively involved in the firm’s administration, strategy, hiring, and marketing, and is committed to mentoring and supporting the growth of others. He holds a BBA in Accounting and a Master of Accounting from Kennesaw State University.
Please join us in welcoming CoSurge CPAs to the Integra family. To learn more about CoSurge CPAs visit the firm website or view their Integra profile.
