David W. Hicks, CPA, CFF, CFE, CGMA
History and Affiliations:
Hicks & Associates CPAs was formed on October 1st , 2011. Previously, I was a partner at a Kentucky firm for 13 years and was responsible for managing approximately 110-125 attest engagements each year.
Prior to joining the Kentucky firm in 1994, I was a senior auditor with a regional firm. I was responsible for representing the U.S. Office of Inspector General on multiple audits and investigations throughout the U.S. for the following federal agencies:
- United States of Environmental Protection Agency
- United States of Health and Human Services
- United States of Department of Labor
- United States of Housing and Urban Development
- United States of Appalachian Region Commission
- United States of Department of Transportation
- United States Department of Agriculture
For over the past 30 years my professional experience has included expert witness litigation cases, financial, performance, compliance and internal control audits and other attest and consulting engagements on various organizations. I have also prepared income tax returns for a variety of organizations during this period. I'm currently accredited or a member of the following professional affiliations:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Financial Forensics (CFF)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Certified Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
- Forensic and Valuation Services (CFS)
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
- Government Audit Quality Center (GAQC)
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants (KSCPA)
I have obtained the training and experience requirements needed to be a qualified Peer Reviewer under the standards established by the AICPA. I am currently a volunteer among 50 members of the Peer Review Alliance Committee which oversees seven states' peer review process of over 2,400 firms, including the Kentucky peer review program. I was also previous Chair of the Kentucky Peer Review Committee.
Education:
Bachelor Degrees, Accounting and Business/Management, Eastern Kentucky University.
Other Past Experience:
Tax accountant for Humana, Inc., Corporate Headquarters, Louisville, KY
Tax accountant and auditor for a local firm, Louisville, KY
David W. Hicks, CPA, CFF, CFE, CGMA
History and Affiliations:
Hicks & Associates CPAs was formed on October 1st , 2011. Previously, I was a partner at a Kentucky firm for 13 years and was responsible for managing approximately 110-125 attest engagements each year.
Prior to joining the Kentucky firm in 1994, I was a senior auditor with a regional firm. I was responsible for representing the U.S. Office of Inspector General on multiple audits and investigations throughout the U.S. for the following federal agencies:
- United States of Environmental Protection Agency
- United States of Health and Human Services
- United States of Department of Labor
- United States of Housing and Urban Development
- United States of Appalachian Region Commission
- United States of Department of Transportation
The past 25 years of professional experience includes expert witness litigation cases, financial, performance, compliance and internal control audits and other attest and consulting engagements on various organizations. I have also prepared income tax returns for a variety of organizations during this period. I'm currently accredited or a member of the following professional affiliations:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Financial Forensics (CFF)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Certified Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
- Forensic and Valuation Services (CFS)
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
- Government Audit Quality Center (GAQC)
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants (KSCPA)
I have obtained the training and experience requirements needed to be a qualified Peer Reviewer under the standards established by the AICPA. I am currently a volunteer among 50 members of the Peer Review Alliance Committee which oversees seven states' peer review process of over 2,400 firms, including the Kentucky peer review program. I was also previous Chair of the Kentucky Peer Review Committee.
Education:
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, Eastern Kentucky University.
Other Past Experience:
Tax Accountant for Humana, Inc., Corporate Headquarters, Louisville, KY
Tax Accountant and auditor for a local firm, Louisville, KY
Anthony J. Sharpe, CPA, MBA
AJ has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Master of Business Administration from the University of Kentucky. He is also certified in Lean Six Sigma and is a SCOR-Scholar. AJ began working with the firm in 2011 which has allowed him to serve as the engagement leader for numerous non-profits, including HUD entities or entities undergoing a Single Audit; homeowners associations; for-profits; and other entities requiring audits, reviews, compilations, or other attest services. He additionally has extensive experience in preparing individual and corporate tax returns, including non-profit Form 990. He has been a key member of the firm's litigation support team, which has supported expert witness testimonies in multiple cases. AJ is a member of the American Institute of CPA's and Kentucky Society of CPA's.
Education and Certifications
- Bachelor's of Science in Accounting from the University of Kentucky
- Master of Business Administration from the University of Kentucky
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Kenneth M. New, CPA
Kenneth graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting in 2012. Kenneth began working with the firm in 2012 which has allowed him to serve as the engagement leader for numerous non-profits; including HUD entities or entities undergoing a Single Audit; homeowners associates; for-profits; and other entities requiring audits, reviews, compilations, or other attest services. He additionally has extensive experience in preparing individual and corporate tax returns, including the non-profit Form 990. He has worked side by side with other members of the firm's litigation support team, which has supported expert witness testimonies in multiple cases. Kenneth is a member of the American Institute of CPA's and Kentucky Society of CPA's.
Education and Certifications
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Eastern Kentucky University
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Anna Goutzoulis, MBA
Anna has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Master of Business Administration from Indiana University. Anna began her career working in the KPMG Audit practice in Chicago where her clients included global, Fortune 500 and private companies. After returning home to Lexington, Anna spent 11 years with Valvoline, Inc. serving in various roles including financial planning and analysis as well as marketing. Anna returned to public accounting in 2022 when she began working with the firm, supporting audits of non-profits, including HUD entities or entities undergoing a Single Audit; homeowners associations; for-profits and other entities requiring audits, reviews, compilations, or other attest services. She additionally has experience in preparing individual and corporate tax returns. Anna is a member of the American Institute of CPA’s and Kentucky Society of CPA’s.
Education and Certifications
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Indiana University
- Master of Business Administration from Indiana University
Mark G. Enderle, CPA
Special Counsel
After earning his Master of Accountancy from Miami University, Mark began his career with the international firm Deloitte & Touche, and then continued on with a large local accounting firm in Lexington, Kentucky, after which he was a CFO for a group of companies in southeast Kentucky.
Mark served as an adjunct instructor of accounting at the University of Kentucky, Lexington Community College for thirteen years, and later for six years at Kentucky Community and Technical College System and other local community colleges. In all, he was an adjunct instructor for 23 years. He is a frequent presenter to business groups on a variety of accounting and taxation topics.
Education and Certifications
- Master of Accountancy (Taxation); Miami University, 1989
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting); Ohio University, 1988
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), 1991
Professional Associations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- AICPA Forensic and Valuation Services Section(CFF)
- Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
Randall D. Herrington, CPA
Special Counsel
Randall has experience in performing audits of non-profit associations & foundations, private companies & 401(k) plans. He additionally has experience in performing individual and corporate tax returns. He has also served in the roll as a controller for home health and adult daycare agencies. Randall is a member of the American Institute of CPAs & Kentucky Society of CPAs.
Education and Certifications
- Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration from the University of Louisville
- Bachelor's of Business Administration of Finance from the University of Kentucky
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Jeff S. Wilds, CPA
Special Counsel
Jeff graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Business Degree in Accounting and has over 26 years of experience in public accounting. His primary experience is in taxation of individual partnerships and corporations in a variety of industries. Jeff is a member of the American Institute of CPA's and Kentucky Society of CPA's.
Education and Certifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Eastern Kentucky University
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)