The Kentucky CPA Journal: Issue 2

September 3, 2026

Cover:

• Reflecting on a year of progress
• Shelly Compton begins 2026–2027 term as KyCPA Board Chair
• KyCPA welcomes new board members
• Remembering Jon Hickman

(opens in new tab)Tax in the Bluegrass: Kentucky's manufacturing property tax exemption: Saleable means packaged

Advocacy: A profession worth protecting

CPE:

• Calendar
• Transcripts: My CPE
• 2026-2027 Conference and Education Guide
• Packages
  • Surgent's Unlimited CPE Package
  • Ready CPE

• Spotlight CPE
  • Professional Issues and Ethics Updates
    • Northern Kentucky - Oct. 1
    • Louisville - Oct. 28 (Hybrid)
    • Owensboro - Nov. 3
    • Lexington - Nov. 11
    • Ashland - Nov. 17
  • Federal Tax Updates with Ron Roberson
  • Quality Management: Next Steps - November 5
• Conferences (Click here to view all conferences)
  • CPAs in Business and Industry - September  23-24
  • Ohio Valley Construction - October 22-23
  • Forensic and Valuation Services - October 27-29
  • Commercial Real Estate - November 19
  • Health Care - December 10-11
  • Kentucky State Tax – December 17
  • Technology and AI conferences (Presented by K2 Enterprises)
    • Automation & Workflow Productivity - Oct. 5
    • Fall Artificial Intelligence - Nov. 6
    • Winter Excel - Dec. 14
    • Tax & Technology: Gearing Up for Your Best Busy Season - Dec. 23

Educational Foundation: Create a Legacy

Accounting careers:

• • Student Ambassadors 
  • Accounting Interview Day - September 18
    Click here to submit your resume by September 4
  • College to Accounting Professional University (CAP U)- November 6-7
  • CPA Exam: KyCPA is here to help
    • CPA Exam Workshops
    • CPA Exam Discounts for Members

Society:

• Upcoming events
  • Golf Scramble - September 22
  • Fall Awards Banquet - October 30
  • CFO Roundtables (October 16 and November 20)
  • Networking Luncheons
    • Owensboro: September 14
    • Paducah: November 9
• KyCPA staff updates: Welcoming new team members and celebrating milestones(opens in new tab)
• Nearly 25 years later: A note from Kimberly
• 100% Champions
• Rent the Gratzer Education Center for your next meeting or training
• KyCPA merch store 

Members:

• Members in motion
• Member spotlight