Joseph Kenyon, CPA Services in Minneapolis I SDK CPAs

Joseph Kenyon

Professional Experience

Mr. Kenyon has over forty years of experience in accounting, auditing and tax practice at Schechter Dokken Kanter. His industry experience, relating to both privately and publicly held companies, covers a wide variety of industries including but not limited: to manufacturers; multi-location retailers; wholesale distributors; convenience food store chains; beauty salon chains; restaurant chains; franchisers and franchisees; non-profit organizations; leasing companies and hotels.

Mr. Kenyon provides forensic accounting and valuation service to legal counsel and their clients. These services include developing economic damage studies (e.g. commercial litigation, trademark and patent infringement, business interruption, wrongful death, etc.) or rebutting them, forensic accounting, fraud and financial investigations, business valuations, expert testimony, assistance with discovery and analyses of documents and financial data. Mr. Kenyon often works as a neutral financial fact finder and/or business appraiser. He also has experience in dealing with companies in bankruptcy or work out situations and providing arbitration or mediation services to resolve business and professional disputes.

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Professional Certifications

Certified Public Accountant
Certified Fraud Examiner
Accredited in Business Valuation
Certified in Financial Forensics
FINRA Dispute Resolution Arbitrator

Education

University of Minnesota, B.S. in Accounting with distinction
University of Minnesota, Master in Business Taxation

Professional Organizations

AICPA, Member of Council, 10/1/90 – 9/30/94
MNCPA, Past President, 4/1/91-3/31/92, Member of Board of Directors, Past Chair – Professional Ethics, Community Service and Editorial Committees, Legislative Affairs
National Association of Forensic Economists
Minnesota Association of Business Valuation Professionals, Past President and current Board Member
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
ADR Section of Minnesota State Bar Association, Past Chair
Turnaround Management Association, Past Board member and President of the Minnesota Chapter
Licensing Executives Society, Inc. (U.S.A.; Canada)

Community Involvement

Volunteer, Padraig’s Place, Adaptive Winter Sports Program

When I’m not working…

I enjoy skiing, fishing and reading.

“Working with SDK has always been a reliable and satisfying experience. Everyone hates doing taxes, but I know when I file them each year with SDK they are doing everything they can to ensure it is filed correctly and will ensure the full amount I am owed on my tax return.”

- Client of SDK

“I appreciate the professionalism of staff as well as the timeliness in which work is completed. Communication has been very good as well! Thank you!”

“Our accountant, while new to working our account has been beyond terrific to work with. Her communication has been clear and very punctual – really excited to continue working with her!”

“Communication with John Lawson has always been fantastic! We love working with him and appreciate his care and attention to his clients.”

“For Teresa McAlpine, it was such a joy to work with you this year! I really appreciated your patience with me when I frequently checked on the progress of my tax return while I was very nervous during the start of the pandemic. I also really appreciate your professional demeanor and communication style. You were a very dependable and reliable person to work with during a very uncertain and challenging time. Thank you!”

“The role Nicole Brown plays in assisting our firm is of significant value. We have grown to trust her guidance and appreciate her knowledge and accessibility. Definitely someone we love working with and having on our “team” ”

“Outstanding service from Stan Eisenberg, and excellent staff in general!”

Joseph Kenyon, CPA/ABV/CFF, CFE

Joseph Kenyon

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