Mike Shepherd, CPA

Professional Experience

Mike obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Kentucky in 1991 and joined the national accounting firm KPMG Peat Marwick. He left KPMG for an opportunity with Dean Dorton in 1994. Throughout his career, he has provided tax accounting and consulting services for clients in various industries throughout Kentucky.

Mike led the firm’s tax practice for over a decade and has more than 29 years of public accounting experience. He has worked extensively with real estate, service companies, dealerships, and high net wealth individuals.

Mike has experience in public speaking on topics such as tax law updates, choice of entity, advanced partnership tax rules, real estate law, and S corporation tax rules.

Professional Activities

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Commercial Property Association of Lexington

Community Involvement

• University of Kentucky School of Accountancy, Past Advisory Board
• The Retina Foundation, Board of Directors
• The Chocktaw Academy, Advisory Board
• Lexington Humane Society, Past Board Member and Treasurer
• Lexington Clinic Foundation, Past Board Member and Treasurer
• BB&T Insurance, Past Advisory Board Member
• Bluegrass Porsche Club of America, Past Treasurer
• Central Kentucky Region of the SCCA, Past Treasurer
• Commerce Lexington, Leadership Lexington Class of 2000
• Keene Trace Golf Club, Member

Education

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

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