About Us

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About the Board

Our Mission Statement

The Kentucky State Board of Accountancy is a state agency responsible for protecting the public by licensing and regulating Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and CPA firms in Kentucky.  It administers Kentucky Revised Statute Chapter 325 and the Kentucky Administrative Regulations stemming from this law.  The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor. Six of the members are CPAs. One is the public member.

​Board Meeting Calendar ​

The Kentucky State Board of Accountancy meets monthly.  Meeting dates are subject to change.  Click here to view the  ​ 2024 Board Calendar.pdf  

​Staff​

Joseph P. Donohue
Executive Director 
Custodian of Board Records ​
 
Holly LeMaster​
CPA Exam Coordinator
Prepares Budget
Fiscal Officer ​
Maintains Candidates Files
 
Laura Taylor
License Coordinator
Firm Registrations/Changes​
Maintains Licensee Files
Peer Review  

Susan Tomes
Staff Assistant​          

Board Members 

The Board is comprised of seven members appointed by the Governor to serve four-year terms.  Six members are Certified Public Accountants and one is a Citizen Member.  The current members and their term expiration dates are:
                    
William Jessee, CPA - Board Chair -  6/30/2025
Mark F. Wheeler - Secretary/Treasurer - 6/30/2028
Jaclyn Badeau, CPA - 6/30/2026
Amy Thomas Miller, CPA -  6/30/2028   
Christopher McIntyre, CPA - 6/30/2026             ​
​Eric Scott, CPA - 6/30/2025
Alan Long, CPA - 6/30/2028

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