ACCOUNTING SERVICES - TAX SERVICES - ADVISORY SERVICES - BOOKKEEPING SERVICES
Broward (954) 370-6100 Miami Dade (305) 445-4240
Our Team
SAMUEL HAMMER, CPA, CGMA, a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), serves as the managing shareholder for HNT PA CPA. With over 30 years of experience in healthcare, he has provided advice to C-Suite Operating Executives, Boards of Directors, Physicians, Employers, Payors, Hospitals, Physician Groups, Law Firms, Manufacturers, and Governments on a range of matters, including mergers and acquisitions, strategy, physician integration, tax, and litigation support.
Although Samuel's primary focus is on healthcare, he also works with high-net-worth individuals and small to mid-sized companies in various other industries and professions. He has significant experience in tax planning, compliance, and accounting services, and he is responsible for representing the firm's clients in IRS and state-related issues.
Samuel started his career at Price Waterhouse after graduating from Emory University, before moving to California, where he gained experience in public accounting. He joined a local accounting firm, where he became a shareholder and managing officer, adding tax planning and preparation, general accounting support, due diligence analysis, business planning and review, operational assessments, governance advice, mergers and acquisitions, performance improvement, interim management, forensic accounting investigations, and litigation support to his repertoire.
After serving as the CEO of a large integrated healthcare network in Riverside, California, Samuel returned to Florida, where he worked for Memorial Healthcare System and Broward Health before returning to public accounting as a CPA.
Samuel's professional affiliations include the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA), Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), and Broward County Medical Association (BCMA). A detailed CV is available upon request.
ZOILA NAVARRO-PACHON, CPA, is a Certified Public Accountant and is a shareholder at HNT PA CPA firm located in Coral Gables Florida. She is a graduate of the Master of Science in Taxation program at Florida International University. Since 1989, Zoila has been providing extensive tax-related services to a diverse range of domestic and international clients. Her areas of expertise include tax preparation, accounting, tax planning, tax research, tax examinations, and business consulting, as well as Estates, Gifts, and Trusts taxation and their representation before the Internal Revenue Service.
Zoila's clients consist of small to medium-sized businesses, professional practices, exempt organizations, estates, trusts, and high net worth individuals. She advises her clients on tax minimization strategies and succession planning, with a strong commitment to proactive and attentive client service. Prior to joining HNT PA CPA, Zoila worked for other major South Florida CPA Firms.
Zoila is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA).
ANEES TANOLI, CPA, is a Certified Public Accountant and shareholder at Hammer Navarro Tanoli, PA. With a passion for entrepreneurship, Anees has spent more than 2 decades working in business and as an advisor. Anees has successfully owned and operated other service industry businesses in the states of Florida and Texas. Anees has a proven track record in tax compliance and advising clients in the areas of accounting, tax and insurance. Anees is the majority stakeholder in PTH Financial & Insurance which operates independently from HNT. During his leisure time, he enjoys reading and spending quality time with his loved ones.
TORI A. KING is the director and accountant in charge at HNT PA CPA firm based in Plantation, FL. With more than 17 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Tori is an expert forensic accountant who specializes in healthcare accounting. She has worked for both public and private accounting firms, collaborating with owners, administrators, Board of Directors, and practice managers to ensure compliance with Federal and State government third-party filing requirements.
Tori's extensive healthcare knowledge enables her to assist medical professionals, including practice managers, doctors, and dentists, with their accounting and tax needs. This includes budgetary, reimbursement, operations, strategic planning, and consulting matters. Tori understands the day-to-day challenges of running a medical practice and healthcare business, which enables her to offer practical solutions to enhance daily operations, increase overall profits, and offer developmental opportunities.
Moreover, Tori has over five years of experience in providing forensic accounting and litigation support services for restructures, due diligence, and asset-recovery initiatives in the Tax, Business and Advisory Services Divisions of Rachlin Cohen and Holtz.
Tori holds a Master of Accounting degree with a concentration in Forensic Accounting from Florida Atlantic University, a Master of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Healthcare Administration from Nova Southeastern University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Therapeutic Recreation from the University of Florida.
DEBORAH HAMMER is the practice administrator at HNT PA CPA. Her responsibilities include managing the administrative operations of the firm, overseeing client tracking systems, records systems, and scheduling. Deborah also leads and coordinates activities related to the Florida Treasure Hunt program, which has helped the firm's clients recover over $100,000 of unclaimed property from the State of Florida. She handles all Sunbiz filings as needed and requested by clients. She received her education from the University of Louisville and is licensed as a Notary Public.
MICHAEL MOREIRA CPA, the tax manager HNT PA CPA, is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Florida and a graduate of Florida International University, holding a BBA in Accounting. With over 20 years of experience in both Public Accounting and Private Industry, he has worked as a Financial Controller for various Fortune 500 companies in the private sector. In Public Accounting, Michael has expertise in performing all attestation services, including Audits, Reviews, and Compilations, and has recently been focused on providing individual and corporate tax preparation and planning services. He has served a wide range of industries, including Real Estate, Legal and Medical Services, Manufacturing, Wholesale, and Retail Industries.
ELIZABETH SMALLWOOD is a healthcare advisory director at HNT PA CPA firm located in Plantation in Broward County Florida specializing in providing operational consulting services to various private and academic physician practices, ambulatory surgical centers, and health plans. With over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Elizabeth has a specialized background in physician practice and health plan operations, including revenue cycle management operations, risk adjustment program development, IT systems process integration, managed care contracting, and reimbursement management. She received her certification as a Medical Practice Executive in 2003 and was clinically trained in the US Navy, holding US Navy certificates for Administration and Instructor. Elizabeth is also a national speaker who has presented on a wide range of healthcare-related topics, such as provider profiling, medical management principles, healthcare business development, and marketing managed care plan workflows and processes, among others. She has worked with some of the largest healthcare systems, academic group physician practices, and managed care organizations in the country. Elizabeth attended the University of Cincinnati.
GREGORY VURRO is a senior accountant at HNT PA CPA firm located in Plantation, Florida. With over 9 years of experience in the accounting industry, he specializes in tax preparation and planning and has served clients in various industries. Greg first joined the firm in 2011 but briefly left from 2012-2013 to pursue his MBA at Florida State University, graduating in 2013. Currently, he is working towards completing the CPA examination. Greg received his Bachelor's degree in Accounting from West Virginia Wesleyan College and is a proud alumnus of the class of 2011 at Bobcat Nation.
JULIETH LAZO is a staff accountant at HNT PA CPA firm located in Plantation, Florida. With more than seven years of experience in the accounting field, Julieth specializes in bookkeeping, quarterly payroll taxes, and sales tax preparation while serving diverse clients. Julie is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Accounting.
JENNIER JIMENEZ is a staff accountant at HNT PA CPA firm located in Plantation, Florida. With over 5 years of experience in the accounting industry, Jennifer manages multiple clients and specializes in bookkeeping, quarterly payroll taxes, and preparing sales tax.
YNDIRA AROCHA is a staff accountant at HNT PA CPA, which is a CPA firm based in Coral Gables. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Fiscal Sciences with a specialization in Public Finance from the National School of Administration and Public Finance in Venezuela. She also completed her specialization in International Taxation at the Metropolitan University of Venezuela.
Before moving to the US in 2014, Yndira worked as a tax auditor for 19 years at the Venezuelan National Integrated Service of Customs and Tax. During this time, she gained extensive experience in tax auditing and compliance. Since moving to the US, Yndira has familiarized herself with US accounting practices, including sales tax, payroll, and business and personal tax returns.
Currently, Yndira is in the process of revalidating her university degrees to ensure that her qualifications are recognized in the US.
JASMINE GOZZI is a staff accountant at HNT PA CPA with over 10 years of experience in providing accounting and business solutions to organizations. In her role, Jasmine ensures accurate and thorough accounting processes year after year. Jasmine's commitment to meticulous organization and structured business practices is further enhanced by her Bachelor’s Degree in Management and Supervision. She also has a minor in project management and has earned several certificates of continuing education. These include an advanced course in Excel, as well as certifications in business specialization, accounting software specialization, and business writing, among others. With her extensive education and experience, Jasmine is well-equipped to provide accounting and business solutions to her clients. She is committed to staying up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies, ensuring that her clients receive the best possible service.
SHANTALL VEGA provides administrative support to HNT PA CPA. Shantall is a native to Miami, FL and has worked in public accounting since 2017. She received an AA in General Education from Broward College. Prior to working in public accounting, she provided administrative support to healthcare providers for over 10 years to hospitals such as Mount Sinai, Cleveland Clinic and the University of Miami.