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Article 03.16.2026

Professional Experience

Nick has more than 14 years of experience in public accounting, providing assurance and accounting services to a wide range of clients. Nick has assisted clients in many industries, which include manufacturing, governmental, nonprofit institutions, employee benefit plans, equine and higher education. Nick is a member of Dean Dorton’s manufacturing industry team as well as the employee benefits industry team and assists with various training and technical research. Nick is also a member of Dean Dorton’s ASG innovation team.

Industry Expertise

  • Equine
  • Government
  • Manufacturing & Distribution
  • Nonprofit

Professional Activities

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants

Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
  • Bachelor of Science in Equine Business, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky

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Article 03.2.2026

Professional Experience

Tim has 15 years of public accounting experience with regional, national, and international accounting firms. Tim specializes in providing tax planning and compliance services to closely held businesses. A significant potion of his experience entails the manufacturing & distribution industry and multi-state compliance.

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  • Certified Public Accountant

Education

  • Master of Science in Accounting, University of Louisville
  • Master of Science in Business Administration, University of Louisville
  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Sciences, University of Louisville

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Article 09.16.2024

Professional Experience

Megan has more than 15 years of public accounting experience with a broad range of clients across a variety of industries. She focuses on tax compliance services for high-net-worth individuals, closely-held businesses, and their owners, with a specialty for those in the real estate industry.

Industry Expertise

Megan is a leader of the real estate industry team at Dean Dorton. She specializes in navigating complex technical concepts including like-kind exchanges, gain deferral strategies, and cost segregation studies. She brings a proactive approach to ensure clients maximize their advantages within the realm of tax regulations.

Professional Activities

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant

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  • Women in Commercial Real Estate (WCRE) – Louisville
  • KyCPA Real Estate Committee
  • KyCPA BASE Camp Task Force Chair, Education

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  • Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, McKendree University, Lebanon, IL
  • Master of Business Administration, McKendree University, Lebanon, IL

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Article 04.3.2024

Professional Experience

Prior to joining Dean Dorton, Maddie practiced tax law at a large regional law firm. After four years in the legal field, she obtained a Master of Laws in Taxation at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. While there, Maddie served as a fellow for the Council On State Taxation (COST) and completed an externship with the Tax Division of the Department of Justice.

Maddie has authored numerous publications in the field of tax law and has spoken at several seminars, including two American Bar Association Section of Taxation Meetings and a COST Midwest Regional State Tax Seminar. She is a former Co-Regional Editor of the American Bar Association Property Tax Deskbook.

Industry Expertise

Maddie has worked with clients in a variety of industries, including construction, equine, and manufacturing.

Professional Activities

  • American Bar Association, Section of Taxation
  • Louisville Bar Association
  • Kentucky Bar Association

Education

  • Master of Laws in Taxation with Distinction, Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia
  • Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
  • Bachelor of Journalism, Summa Cum Laude with Honors, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri

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Article 04.3.2024

Professional Experience

Abby has more than 10 years of public accounting experience in tax planning and compliance for C Corporations, S Corporations, partnerships, and individuals. Her practice has a strong focus on multi-state businesses and corporate income tax provisions throughout numerous industries.

In addition to her roles in tax compliance, Abby leads the firm’s Tax Technical committee, spearheading Dean Dorton’s commitment to remaining at the forefront of evolving tax landscapes. Abby is also a dedicated member of the tax training team, developing training and onboarding to grow our skilled and motivated workforce.

Industry Expertise

Abby’s industry practice areas include manufacturing, construction, equine, and personal service industries. She serves on the firm’s construction and manufacturing industry teams.

Professional Activities

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants

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  • Certified Public Accountant

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  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky

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Article 04.3.2024

Professional Experience

With more than 30 years of experience in healthcare finance, strategic and business planning, and corporate finance, Jeff has proven to be successful in improving organizational operations and achieving financial objectives. Jeff has experience leading system-wide initiatives, including strategic planning for acquisitions, revenue projections, and managed care optimization. His diverse experience includes automated financial modeling, revenue cycle management, Medicare and Medicaid cost reports, DSH optimization, and other reimbursement pathways.

Industry Expertise

Jeff’s expertise includes healthcare reimbursement with hospitals, physician groups, skilled nursing facilities, home health organizations, and rural health clinics. His specialties include cost reports, research, calculating contractual allowances, budgeting net revenues, due diligence projects, corporate compliance reviews, pro-forma calculations, DSH optimization, building hospital inpatient payment systems, physician payment analysis, payment contract reviews, Medicaid appeals, and many other reimbursement projects.

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  • Volunteer at Wayside Christian Mission, Louisville, KY
  • Volunteer at Hosea’s House

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  • Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, Brescia University, Owensboro, KY

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