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Kenneth Kirkland of KAF Financial Group Elected International Chair of JHI International
BRAINTREE, MA, ISSUED SEPTEMBER 14, 2010…Kenneth Kirkland, CPA, MST, founding shareholder and Managing Partner at KAF Financial Group, will take over the position of International Chair of JHI International, a worldwide association of independent accounting firms in November 2010.
Kirkland has over 20 years of experience in public accounting, concentrating in tax consulting and compliance. He is a member of the Massachusetts Society of CPAs and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He also serves on the Board of Trustees and is Chair Elect - Board of Directors for the South Shore Hospital.
Kirkland earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from New Hampshire College and a Master’s Degree in taxation from Bentley College. He holds securities Series 6 and 66 licenses from the Securities and Exchange Commission. He is a featured speaker at business conferences, and provides insight into the new trends in the accounting industry. In his tax practice he concentrates on succession planning, mergers and acquisitions, and in structuring shareholder buy-sell agreements. He has also served as a mediator in several shareholder disputes.
JHI International is a worldwide association of independent accounting firms, which collectively form a global alliance and resource network. Presently, JHI International is comprised of nearly 120 independent firms in 55 countries throughout the world. The organization provides a network of reliable resources to clients whose operations and interests extend beyond their geographic locations. Through the organization clients are offered the quality and expertise of a national firm, while retaining the personalized client service that is found in a local or regional firm.
“I am honored to have been elected to serve in a leadership position with this group of talented professionals from across the globe,” said Kirkland. “Today’s business world is global and JHI International brings together financial professionals who provide the expertise needed in different countries. We are proud members of this extraordinary organization and our client benefit from the wonderful resources that they provide.”
About KAF Financial Group
Kirkland, Albrecht & Fredrickson, LLC headquartered in Braintree MA is one of the leading CPA firms in the Boston area, offering expertise and insight needed to develop innovative solutions to all of our client’s financial needs. Services include Accounting & Audit, Financial Advisors, Tax Consulting & Compliance, Human Resources, Business Valuation, Management Consulting, and Business Transitions. For additional information please visit or call 781-356-2000.