Experience 

Bree is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Tax Coach with about 25 years of professional accounting, financial planning, tax and business consultancy experience in various US and International sectors. As a Certified Tax Coach, Bree has a wide range of expertise in tax planning, tax audits/resolutions, the formation of internationally owned US companies, transfer pricing, and business advisory services.

Role in Manay CPA

Prior and during her present role in Manay CPA Inc., Bree had served as the Director of Accounting and Controller for a leading architectural design and manufacturing company for 10 years managing business operations within financial and accounting areas.

In her role as the Managing Partner of Manay CPA Inc, Bree sets the vision and mission of the Firm and works closely with Partners to implement the strategies identified to grow our clients’ businesses in a tax-efficient manner.

In Daily Life

Bree is always an active community member while expanding her knowledge in the best finance and tax strategies in an ever-changing accounting, finance, and tax regulatory environment. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the American Institute of Certified Tax Planners.

Bree is married and has two children. She loves traveling around the world with her husband, her son Derin and her daughter Melodi. She is a proud Turkish and American citizen and an active sponsor of multi-cultural organizations.

 
 
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Her Professional and Cultural Affiliations:

 
  • The American Institute of CPAs
  • The American Institute of Certified Tax Planner
  • National Association of State Boards of Accountancy
  • Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants
  • Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
  • American Turkish Friendship Council
  • Turkish American Cultural Association of Georgia
 

Ati Manay is the Co-Founder and New Business and Start-up Consultant for Manay CPA Inc. Ati has more than 20 yrs of Technology and Business Development experience in various industries. In his career, Ati has been working with corporate investors as well as new start-up accelerators presenting high potential for new business development opportunities. Ati is also Manay CPA’s subject matter expert in Innovation, Lean Start up, Design Thinking, Business Plan Development, Financial Simulation, and KPI development methodologies. He has designed, validated, and launched several Proof of Concepts to activate businesses from the idea stage towards various funding stages. Ati is a lifelong learner and has a passion to make life enjoyable and world a happier place for everyone by Innovation… Ati is also the inventor of many industrial and consumer concepts and products. Outside of work, he likes traveling with family, exploring new cultures and places, playing guitar and making music with his wife, son and, daughter…

Burcin Sonmezer moved to the U.S. in 2009 to pursue an MBA and a Master’s in Accounting at Kennesaw State University, building on her background in physics. While she knew she wanted to follow a different path, Burcin’s background provided her a sharp sense of reasoning, problem-solving skills and analytical thinking, which proved to be the perfect foundation for her work as an accountant.

She started as an Accounting Manager at a rental property management company, gaining hands-on experience in financial operations. Later, she joined Manay CPA, specializing in international and business tax, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations. She worked her way up to partner and is also a Public Notary and Acceptance Agent (CAA), currently pursuing her CPA certification.

She is a seasoned tax professional with a specialized focus on Tax Strategy, International Tax, and Complex International Accounting Matters. With extensive expertise in navigating the complexities of global tax frameworks, she has a solid understanding of tax treaties and how they apply across various jurisdictions.

Outside of work, Burcin is a proud mom of twin boys, loves traveling, reading, and music, and values family time. Dedicated to continuous growth, she’s committed to helping clients succeed. As an active volunteer of ATFC, she took on a leadership role in various projects and happily contributes to the Turkish-American community she is a part of, working to build stronger ties and foster deeper connection.

Gulcin Gurule serves as Partner & California Office Leader at Manay CPA Inc. with responsibilities in corporate taxation, transfer pricing, tax resolution & IRS representation, tax audits and tax litigation. During her tenure at Deloitte / Turkey Office, Gulcin provided tax consulting and tax auditing services to major international clients in several sectors including media, tobacco, alcohol, automobile industry, construction, food processing etc. With 6+ years of Deloitte experience and knowledge, she understands the complexities of the U.S. and international tax systems and analyzes tax implications from business and individual perspectives.

Gulcin received her Master of Science in Legal Studies (Taxation) degree from the University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, CA in 2019 with honors. She also holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Izmir University of Economics and Bachelor of Public Finance degree from Dokuz Eylul University. Gulcin is a Certified Public Accountant in Turkey since 2013.

Experience 

Bree is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Tax Coach with about 25 years of professional accounting, financial planning, tax and business consultancy experience in various US and International sectors. As a Certified Tax Coach, Bree has a wide range of expertise in tax planning, tax audits/resolutions, the formation of internationally owned US companies, transfer pricing, and business advisory services.

Role in Manay CPA

Prior and during her present role in Manay CPA Inc., Bree had served as the Director of Accounting and Controller for a leading architectural design and manufacturing company for 10 years managing business operations within financial and accounting areas.

In her role as the Managing Partner of Manay CPA Inc, Bree sets the vision and mission of the Firm and works closely with Partners to implement the strategies identified to grow our clients’ businesses in a tax-efficient manner.

In Daily Life

Bree is always an active community member while expanding her knowledge in the best finance and tax strategies in an ever-changing accounting, finance, and tax regulatory environment. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the American Institute of Certified Tax Planners.

Bree is married and has two children. She loves traveling around the world with her husband, her son Derin and her daughter Melodi. She is a proud Turkish and American citizen and an active sponsor of multi-cultural organizations.

 
 
What Makes Manay CPA Different Marietta CPA Firm

Her Professional and Cultural Affiliations:

 
  • The American Institute of CPAs
  • The American Institute of Certified Tax Planner
  • National Association of State Boards of Accountancy
  • Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants
  • Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
  • American Turkish Friendship Council
  • Turkish American Cultural Association of Georgia
 
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