Each 2024 issue of The Kentucky CPA Journal contained historical content in celebration of our 100-year anniversary. This issue wraps up our journey down memory lane and how the Society empowered CPAs in Kentucky throughout the last 100 years. The work, energy and passion that CPA members put forth together as a Society made and continues to greatly impact Kentucky citizens, businesses, legislation and the CPA profession. In this issue, the focus is the history of the Kentucky Society of CPAs and the CPA profession in Kentucky from 2000 through today.
The Kentucky Society of CPAs (KyCPA) recently welcomed new members to its board of directors. The incoming board members, along with new members of the executive committee and other members of the 2024-2025 board of directors, were recognized at KyCPA's 100-Year Anniversary Celebration and Annual Members Meeting at The Olmsted in Louisville on June 14. They officially began their duties July 1.
Before becoming a senior lecturer at the University of Kentucky Gatton College of Business and Economics in Lexington, Davis worked in public practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Davis has been a KyCPA member for more than 17 years. In addition to her service on the KyCPA Board of Directors, Davis serves on the Nominations and Awards Committee, Finance Committee, and Diversity and Inclusion Committee. She also spends her time promoting the CPA profession and supporting her students even after they graduate.
On June 14, the KyCPA Annual Members Meeting and 100-Year Anniversary Celebration occurred at the Olmsted in Louisville. The celebration was a roaring twenties-themed event and many dressed the part and embraced the fun of the evening!
Wes Becker, CPA, is a senior tax manager and shares advice for those working towards a career as a CPA.
We celebrate our leaders all year-round but for March in honor of Women's History Month, we pay tribute to the remarkable women who have led the Kentucky Society of CPAs as Board Presidents and Chairs.
Each Issue in 2024 of The Kentucky CPA Journal will contain historical content in celebration of our 100-Year anniversary. In this issue the focus is the first 25 years of the Kentucky Society of CPAs and the CPA profession in Kentucky during that time. On June 19, 1924, W.A. Hifner, Jr., J. W. R. Bradford, and J. H. Youtsey, as the incorporators, obtained a corporate charter from the Secretary of State.
Abby Rich, CPA, shares advice for those working towards a career as a CPA.
Lauren Smart, CPA, is an assurance specialist and shares advice for those working towards a career as a CPA.
Lauren Duncan, CPA, is a tax accountant and shares advice for those working towards a career as a CPA.
