Prior to joining Tarpley & Underwood, Cheryl was employed in both public and private accounting. She joined T&U in 1993 and became a shareholder as of January 1, 1999. Cheryl has over 25 years of professional experience specifically working in healthcare. Cheryl’s specialization with medical practices includes mergers, buyouts, practice profitability, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and risk management. She works both with independent physician associations and group practices. Additionally, Cheryl heads the Accounting & Audit department where she oversees the accounting, auditing, and tax work for closely-held companies in the wholesale and distribution, retail, and construction industries. She has significant experience in audits of ERISA plans including both 401K and health and welfare plans. Cheryl is a member of The Health Care Section of the Georgia Society of CPAs and served on The Education Committee for the Society’s Gwinnett Chapter. Cheryl graduated summa cum laude form Georgia State University.
Cheryl serves as the Co-Chair for the Norcross First Baptist Church Finance Committee and as a member of the Advisory Board of the Norcross Cooperative Ministry. She also has served as a member of various boards for medical and hospital organizations, as well as a past President of the Adaptive Learning Center. She served as the Treasurer of WEB, a network of Benefits Professionals. Cheryl lives with her husband, David, in Norcross and they have one daughter.
As of June 2009, Cheryl Yarbrough is a part of the MGMA Governmental Affairs Committee, which meets with state legislators and participates in national legislation through its Washington office. She and others are responsible for the annual conference for MGMA Georgia on all legal and governmental issues and in developing “legislative advocacy resources” for any interested party. |
