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Ross Walker, CPA

Tax Associate Director
Manufacturing and Distribution

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Ross joined Dean Dorton after beginning his career at a Big Four firm. He advises closely held and middle-market businesses and their owners on complex federal, state, and international tax matters. His experience includes serving multinational businesses, particularly within the manufacturing and distribution industry, and assisting clients with business acquisitions and dispositions, corporate and partnership reorganizations, cross-border structuring and reporting, and IRS examinations.

Ross is known for delivering technically rigorous, carefully considered work and translating complex tax rules into clear, practical recommendations. He approaches each engagement as both a technical advisor and a business partner, taking the time to understand each client’s operations, objectives, and unique tax circumstances. Through strong one-on-one relationships and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach, Ross helps clients identify planning opportunities, improve tax processes, manage risk, and make informed business decisions with confidence.

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  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Kentucky Society of CPAs (KyCPA)
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  • European American Chamber of Commerce

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  • Certified Public Accountant

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  • Master of Science in Accounting, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
  • Bachelor of Science in Finance, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

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