Meet Aulston M. Hildreth Jr., CPA
Aulston M. Hildreth Jr., CPA is the founder of Hildreth CPA Services and co-leads Hildreth & Puga CPAs. With over 12 years in public accounting and a degree from the University of South Alabama, Aulston has developed deep expertise in franchise accounting, supporting multi-unit owners with bookkeeping, payroll, tax planning, and CFO-level guidance.
He’s worked closely with franchise operators across restaurants, fitness, and service-based businesses, and understands the everyday challenges that come with managing royalties, payroll, multi-state compliance, and store-level reporting. Since launching his own firm in 2018, Aulston has focused on providing clear, responsive support that helps business owners make informed decisions without getting lost in the numbers.
Today, he leads the practice alongside Cory Puga, combining strategic CPA insight with a process-driven approach built specifically for franchise operations.
Outside of work, Aulston enjoys spending time with his family, watching football, and finding new ways to simplify business for his clients.
Client Success Story:
Straightforward Advice. Exceptional Support.
“Aulston didn’t just take over our books. He helped us understand where things were off, from royalty reporting to payroll timing. Within a few months, we had clean reports we could actually rely on. He knows franchise operations inside and out and brings a level of clarity and structure we hadn’t experienced before.”
– L.S., Multi-Unit QSR Owner
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