Services / Tax

As a partner of Wilkins Miller, Scott Browning has worked in public accounting since 1996. Upon earning a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration from The University of Alabama and a Master's of Taxation from The University of Alabama, Scott began his career with a national accounting firm in Birmingham before joining the firm.

Scott specializes in federal and multi-state tax compliance and planning for corporations, partnerships, individuals, and trusts and has strong experience in the preparation of financial statements, bookkeeping, contractor's licenses, and representation in Internal Revenue Service and state department of revenue examinations.

He is a member of the Association of International Certified Public Accountants and the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants. Scott sits on the board of directors for The University of Alabama Federal Tax Clinic and is the treasurer for the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. He was a part of the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants Leadership Academy Class of 2012 and was named one of Mobile Bay magazine's "Forty Under 40."

Outside of work, Scott enjoys spending time with family, hunting, fishing and watching the Alabama Crimson Tide.

As a partner of Wilkins Miller, Pat Bessonen has worked in public accounting since 1983.

Pat specializes in the areas of financial reporting for closely held businesses and not-for-profit organizations, outsourced accounting services, income tax preparation and estate and gift tax planning for individuals. She has worked with clients in many industries including retail, wholesale and service industries.

She is an active member of the America International Certified Public Accountants, Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants and Estate Planning Council of Mobile, Alabama.

Outside of work, Pat enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

Leigh joined Wilkins Miller in 2002 and was named partner in 2017. She brings over thirty years of experience in public accounting and specializes in federal and multi state taxation. Leigh's experience includes working with a national accounting firm as well as owning her own accounting practice in Fairhope.

Knosher earned a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration from The University of Alabama and a Master's of Taxation from The University of Alabama.

She is a member of the Association of International Certified Public Accountants, the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants and Impact 100 of Baldwin County. Leigh also serves on the national board for Distinguished Young Women.

In her spare time, Leigh enjoys traveling, paddle boarding, yoga, personal training, and reading.