About Us

Farnsworth & Mullins, PA, CPA's, a Lakeland CPA firm, is a full-service accounting, tax planning, tax preparation and business advisory firm. We partner with you to identify the goals and objectives you have for your business and work with you to achieve those goals.

We strive to develop a long-term relationship built on trust and mutual respect. By providing financial and operational leadership, guidance and advice we can assist you in increasing your income and improving your quality of life.

James L. (Lee) Farnsworth

• Licensed CPA in Florida
• Began practicing in CPA environment in 1972
• Began career with Deloitte & Touche –a Big Four accounting firm
• Extensive experience in tax planning, tax preparation and financial statement preparation—specializing in construction, professional and service industries
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting -University of South Florida
• Marine Corps Veteran –Vietnam

David L. Mullins

• Licensed CPA in Florida
• Practicing in CPA environment since 1978
• Extensive experience in tax planning, tax preparation and financial statement preparation —specializing in mining and construction industries
• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration with honors -University of South Florida
• Graduate of Leadership Lakeland

Diana Stevens Kelly

• Licensed CPA in Florida
• Practicing in CPA environment since 1979
• Extensive experience in the areas of tax planning, preparation and other small business services
• MBA –Florida Southern College
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting -Florida Southern College

Jennifer E. Royal

• Licensed CPA in Florida
• Practicing in Public and Private Industry since 1988
• Extensive experience in taxes for individuals, families, corporations, partnerships, trusts and estates
• MBA –Florida Southern College
• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration -University of South Florida
• Graduate of Leadership Lakeland 

Walter H. Schell

• Licensed CPA in Florida
• Practicing in Public and Private Industry since 1998
• Extensive experience in taxes for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts and estates
• MBA Webber International University
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration – Webber College

Katherine Little

• Over 20 years of experience in administrative support for CPA firms
• Bachelor of Arts degree cum laude –University of South Florida -Interdisciplinary Social Science (criminology emphasis)
• Associate of Science degree –Polk Community College –Office Management

Terri L. Holley

• Licensed CPA in Florida
• Certified Daily Money Manager
• Wide range of business and accounting experience including both public and private accounting including many years working in the construction industry.
• Specializing in small business needs such as financial statement preparation, payroll tax reporting, sales tax reporting and Quickbooks assistance.
• MBA-Florida Southern College
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration – Webber College