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Stefan Hendrickson, CPA/ABV

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Professional Experience

Stefan has more than 24 years of public accounting experience, assisting corporate and individual clients in the areas of income tax planning, preparation, financial statement preparation, business valuation, and consulting. Additionally, his past experience includes private accounting in the construction industry.

Stefan focuses on closely held companies and their owners as a business advisor and consultant. His industries of emphasis include construction, real estate, manufacturing, healthcare, automotive, and hospitality.

Speaking Engagements

  • “Top Five Mistakes to Avoid When Starting Your Dental Career,” University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, 2011
  • “Personal Financial Considerations During & After Residency,” University of Kentucky Emergency Medicine Residency Program, 2011
  • “Financial Considerations When Starting Your Dental Career,” University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, 2010
  • “Fraud Schemes & Prevention,” Society of Financial Service Professionals and BB&T, 2009
  • “Basic Financial & Tax Analysis,” BB&T, 2008

Professional Activities

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Accredited in Business Valuation
  • Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants
    • Emerging Professionals Committee, Former Member
  • CPA Associates International Construction and Real Estate Committee, Former Member
  • CPA Associates International Leadership Development Program, Former Participant

Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Accredited in Business Valuation

Community Involvement

  • Downtown Lexington Partnership, Past Advisory Board Member
  • GleanKY, Past Treasurer
  • Leadership Lexington Alumnus
  • Lexington Young Professionals Association, Past Member
  • Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Past Executive Committee Member
  • Downtown Lexington Corporation, Past Board Member
  • Life Plan of Kentucky, Board of Directors
  • LexArts, Treasurer

Education

  • Master of Science in Accounting, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky

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