KyCPA member spotlight
2025-2026 KyCPA Board Chair, Lee Ann Watters
Issue 2
July 30, 2025
Lee Ann Watters, CPA, is a Director in the Assurance Services practice at Cherry Bekaert LLP, based in the firm's Lexington office. She specializes in serving government and not-for-profit entities, bringing extensive expertise and a deep commitment to public sector financial excellence.
A dedicated KyCPA member for more than 27 years, Watters has contributed significantly to the Society’s mission through various leadership roles. In addition to her service on the KyCPA Board of Directors, she is an active member of the Nominations and Awards Committee, Finance Committee, and the Accounting and Auditing Committee.
Message from Lee Ann Watters
KyCPA represents and advocates for all CPAs in Kentucky and we need your support to continue doing so. KyCPA membership has many rewards and allows us all to support our profession. I am honored to serve as your Board Chair and hope to help further empower all of us to continue strengthening our profession. Walt Disney said, “When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and unquestionable.” I believe that CPAs can do great things to impact their clients, the communities they serve and that the future of our Society and profession is bright. Help KyCPA continue working on behalf of Kentucky CPAs by renewing your membership and encouraging your colleagues to renew or join KyCPA. Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Chair.
There are many benefits to being a KyCPA member! New this year, is our Members-Only Mega CPE Day, offering seven hours of CPE at no cost as a thank you to those that pay their 2025-26 membership dues before the virtual event on August 14. You may register now and find the many member benefits listed under MyKyCPA.