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  • KyCPA history: 2000-2024

    November 25, 2024

    Each 2024 issue of The Kentucky CPA Journal contained historical content in celebration of our 100-year anniversary.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.

  • Proposed Uniform Accountancy Act changes: Comments due Dec. 30, 2024

    November 25, 2024

    The AICPA and NASBA have proposed changes to the Uniform Accountancy Act (UAA), a key document that sets national professional standards for CPAs. The proposed updates aim to maintain consistency while providing flexibility in response to market changes. 

  • Setting up the next generation of CPAs for success

    November 25, 2024

    The Society’s Accounting Pipeline Task Force had their first meeting on October 4 and the timing could not have been better. AICPA and NASBA had recently released the proposed “CPA competency-based experience pathway,” which is open for comment through December 6. The pathway’s goals are to respond to market changes and expand opportunities for the next generation of accountants.

  • Member spotlight: 2024-2025 KyCPA Board Chair, Olivia Davis

    August 28, 2024

    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.

  • KyCPA welcomes new Board members

    August 28, 2024

    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.

  • KyCPA history 1974-1999

    August 28, 2024

    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 history of the Kentucky Society of CPAs and the CPA profession in Kentucky during 1975-1999.

  • CPA Dish featuring Noah Braden

    July 17, 2024

    Noah Braden CPA, is an accounting advisory manager and shares advice for those working towards a career as a CPA.

  • CPA Dish featuring Wes Becker

    June 19, 2024

    Wes Becker, CPA, is a senior tax manager and shares advice for those working towards a career as a CPA.

  • Mythbusters: KyCPA member survey

    May 31, 2024

    KyCPA members benefits are continually evaluated to make sure the Society is meeting the needs of members. In the fall of 2023, more than 500 KyCPA members completed the latest member survey. Results of this survey help to reveal opportunities to better serve members and to grow as an organization. One opportunity is to combat some myths that some members may have regarding member benefits and services.

  • KyCPA history 1950-1974

    May 31, 2024

    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 history of the Kentucky Society of CPAs and the CPA profession in Kentucky during 1950-1974.