Top Certified Public Accountants in Kentucky
Finding the best CPA can be a daunting task, especially in a big place like Kentucky. Not to worry though, we’ve got you covered because we have searched out the top accountants in Kentucky. We will also have helpful article to help plan finances, answer tax questions, and address those bookkeeping problems.
It is important to build a strong connection with your CPA so they can best benefit you and it is extremely important that whomever you are working with is someone you feel comfortable with. We highly suggest interviewing your potential accountants and getting to know them before picking the one that is perfect for you. Our list of the best accountants in Kentucky is a great place to start. Thanks to your continuous feedback we can ensure that others on our site get to find the top CPAs in their area.
So if you are new to Kentucky or have lived there for years, feel free to browse our list and find the perfect accountant for you today. Is your accountant one of the best in his field but not on the list? Let us know! We are constantly revising all our lists and your personal feedback is essential to making sure only the best make it on our lists.
Jennifer L. Estes, CPA
Owensboro, KY
Jennifer L. Estes is a graduate of Kentucky Wesleyan College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting in 1999. Jennifer provides audit services to nonprofit, governmental, nonpublic and manufacturing entities. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants. She has been employed in public accounting since 1999 and is certified to practice in both Indiana and Kentucky.
Lance Mann, CPA, CFE, CGMA
Lexington, KY
Lance has more than 13 years of experience providing assurance, risk management, internal audit, and business advisory services for entities in a variety of industries ranging from healthcare to manufacturing. In addition to providing traditional audit and compliance related services, he serves as a business advisor for middle-market companies, assisting them with everything from budgeting and business planning to risk advisory services, including internal audit, due diligence, fraud investigations and internal control assessments, and design. Lance leads the firm’s manufacturing team and serves on the healthcare and college and university leadership committees. He has extensive experience in providing audit and consulting services to manufacturers, healthcare organizations, contractors, entrepreneurs, colleges and universities, nonprofits, real estate companies, and hospitality companies.
David W. Hudson, CPA
Lexington, KY
David W. Hudson graduated at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. For over 15 years of experience he has the skills in Accounting, Financial and Retirement Planning, Small Business Consulting, Income and Estate Tax Planning & Return Preparation, Financial Statement Preparation, QuickBooks Consulting and Training.
Becky Hughes, CPA, MAcc
Louisville, KY
Becky is a Director with Deming, Malone, Livesay & Ostroff (DMLO). She is a member of the Real Estate Niche and the Tax Committee. Becky has over twelve years of experience practicing public accounting in Louisville. She works primarily with individuals and partnerships, providing tax compliance services as well as compilations and reviews. Becky earned both Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science degrees in Accounting from Campbellsville University and the University of Louisville, respectively. She is licensed to practice as a CPA.
Bob Livesay, CPA
Lexington, KY
Bob Livesay is a lifelong resident of Lexington, KY. He graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in Accounting, and received his CPA in 1976. Bob worked for Potter and Company for 10 years before moving to Host Communications, where he has worked for 27 years. Bob’s primary experience is in the personal income tax preparation, nonprofit organizations and elder care.
Julie Garvin, CPA, CGMA, CFM
Owensboro, KY
Julie joined Alexander and Company CPAs in 2010. She is a 1991 graduate of Western Kentucky University and is certified as a Chartered Global Management Accountant, Certified Financial Manager and Certified Public Accountant. Julie was employed in industry for eighteen years in Henderson, Kentucky. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Institute of Management Accountants.
Ronald P. Ferro, CPA
Louisville, KY
Ron joined Welenken CPA’s in 1996 after graduating from the University of Louisville. He provides tax and management advisory services to individuals, businesses and fiduciaries. As an expert witness, Ron assists in legal disputes. Going beyond compliance, Ron wants to add value through financial management techniques to help with liquidity and asset preservation. He utilizes business development skills to promote and enhance a client’s profitability with strategic alliances. Ron firmly believes making a client stronger makes Welenken CPAs stronger.
Andy Roberts, CPA, MBA
Owensboro, KY
Andy joined the Alexander and Company CPAs’ team in 2014. He graduated from Brescia University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and with a Masters in Business Management in 2005. Has been a CPA since 2009. Andy provides a full range of tax services to small and medium size businesses including S-corps and C-corps and provides tax preparation and planning to individuals. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants and is a member of Connecting Young Leaders of Owensboro (CYLO). Andy has received two keys to the City of Owensboro and is the 2010 Kentucky Open Golf Champion and KGA Player of the Year. He was also recognized by the Messenger-Inquirer as the No. 1 golfer in the Owensboro area 1960-2010.
Jennifer S. Ringstaff, CPA
Louisville, KY
Jennifer became part of the Louis T. Roth & Co. family in 1994. As a partner, she specializes in working with physician practices of varying sizes. Specifically, she assists practices with compensation formula development, accounts receivable management, internal control analysis, and mergers and sales. In addition, Jennifer works with high net worth individuals and families, and small to medium-sized businesses in various industries.
Melissa Hicks, CPA
Lexington, KY
Melissa obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from Morehead State University in 2002. Since that time, she has been practicing public accounting at Dean Dorton. The majority of her career has been spent providing tax planning, compliance and accounting services for privately-held businesses and individuals. Melissa has over 15 years of public accounting experience. While she practices in all areas of income tax, she specializes in partnership taxation. She is also the leader of Dean Dorton’s tax training team and is an executive member of the firm’s equine industry team. Melissa has worked with a broad range of clients across a variety of industries including automobile dealerships, professional services firms, and specialty trade contractors.
