Who We Are at Harrod & Associates, P.S.C.

David R. Harrod founded Harrod & Associates, PSC in 1995 and has practiced public accounting in Frankfort, Kentucky, for 45 years. He earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Kentucky in 1981.

With more than four decades of experience, David brings extensive expertise in individual, corporate, and business taxation, as well as estate and inheritance tax planning and preparation. His background also includes retirement and financial planning, nonprofit tax and regulatory compliance, and performing and overseeing audits and reviews of a wide range of for-profit and nonprofit organizations.

David is a longtime member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Kentucky Society of CPAs. He has served on numerous professional committees and authored articles addressing various taxation issues. He is also actively involved in the Frankfort community, serving on economic development, nonprofit, and banking boards, and is an active member of his church.

Karen is a Certified Public Accountant at Harrod & Associates, bringing 45 years of experience in the accounting services industry. She focuses primarily on the review of tax returns to ensure accuracy, completeness, and quality before they are delivered to clients. Her attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high professional standards make her a valuable part of the firm's tax preparation process.

Karen holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Kentucky. She is a longtime member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Kentucky Society of CPAs. She is a longtime member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Kentucky Society of CPAs.

Karen has developed a strong reputation for professionalism strengths, such as diligence, leadership, and problem-solving. She provides exceptional service, takes pride in building lasting client relationships.

Laura is a Certified Public Accountant at Harrod & Associates, bringing 40 years of experience in the accounting and financial services industry. She specializes in a wide range of tax preparation and planning.

Laura earned her accounting degree at Transylvania University and obtained her Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in 1986. She is an active member of the AICPA and the Kentucky Society of CPAs.

Throughout her career, Laura has gained extensive experience in the public, private, state government, and nonprofit sectors. She brings a broad range of expertise to Harrod & Associates, including individual, corporate, business, and estate and inheritance tax planning and preparation.

Laura is also a member of the firm's audit team, contributing her extensive accounting experience to audit and assurance engagements.

Lindsay is a Certified Public Accountant at Harrod & Associates, bringing 19 years of experience of individual, corporate and business taxation.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Western Kentucky University in 2007 and obtained her Kentucky CPA license in 2009.

She specializes in individual and business tax and accounting services and also has experience in estate tax preparation.

Lindsay is committed to providing knowledgeable, personalized service that helps clients better understand their financial and tax matters.

Lindsay is an active member of the AICPA and the Kentucky Society of CPAs.

Julia is a Certified Public Accountant at Harrod & Associates, bringing 10 years of experience in the accounting and financial services industry. She specializes in audit and assurance services, with a particular focus on nonprofit organizations. She also provides tax preparation services to individuals and businesses.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Kentucky followed by her Master of Science in Accounting. She obtained her CPA license in 2017 and received the Kentucky Society of CPAs' prestigious Award of Excellence for achieving the highest score in the state on the CPA Exam.

Julia takes pride in building lasting client relationships and helping them meet their financial and business goals.

Julia is a member of the AICPA and the Kentucky Society of CPAs.

Candace is an Enrolled Agent at Harrod & Associates, bringing 26 years of experience in the accounting and financial services industry. She specializes in individual and business taxation.

Candace earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Kentucky.

Candace provides knowledgeable, professional tax and accounting services, with a strong commitment to accuracy, integrity, and personalized client care.

Sarandon is an Enrolled Agent at Harrod & Associates, bringing 28 years of experience in the accounting and financial services industry. She specializes in individual and business taxation.

Sarandon earned her bachelor's degree in accounting from Morehead State University. She has extensive knowledge in individual and corporate tax preparation and budgeting, audit, and other accounting services.

Sarandon combines her experience and technical knowledge with a personalized approach, helping clients navigate their accounting and tax responsibilities with confidence.

Dan is an Accountant at Harrod & Associates, bringing 17 years of experience in the accounting and financial services industry. He specializes in individual and corporate taxation.

Dan earned a degree in finance from the University of Kentucky and later completed a degree in accounting from Sullivan University. His diverse experience has provided him with a broad understanding of accounting, business operations, and the financial challenges faced by businesses and individuals.

Dan focuses on providing practical tax and accounting solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. He is committed to helping clients navigate their financial responsibilities, make informed decisions, and achieve their business and financial goals.

Clay is an Accountant at Harrod & Associates, bringing 10 years of experience in the accounting and financial services industry. He specializes in individual and business tax preparation.

Clay earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from Cedarville University and his Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus in accounting from the University of the Cumberlands.

At Harrod & Associates, Clay works with a variety of individual and business clients, specializing in tax preparation and accounting services. He is also a member of the firm's audit team, with a particular focus on nonprofit organizations.

Clay enjoys building lasting relationships with clients and helping them find practical solutions to their accounting and tax needs.

Kelly is a bookkeeper at Harrod & Associates, bringing 12 years of experience in the accounting and financial services industry. She specializes in accounts payable and accounts receivable, and financial preparation.

Kelly is dedicated to providing bookkeeping services to clients. She holds a bachelor's degree in organizational management and takes pride in delivering accurate, dependable service.

Kelly is committed to building strong client relationships and providing reliable support to help clients manage their financial records with confidence.

Leslie is a bookkeeper at Harrod & Associates, bringing 43 years of experience. She specializes in accounts payable and accounts receivables.

She has provided dependable, detail-oriented bookkeeping services and support to clients.

In addition to her professional experience, Leslie has been actively involved in the Frankfort community, volunteering her time and serving on various nonprofit and charitable boards.

Maddie is a receptionist at Harrod & Associates, bringing 3 years of experience in administration and customer services.

Maddie joined Harrod & Associates in January 2023 as the firm's receptionist, serving as an important first point of contact for clients. In addition to managing front-office responsibilities, she provides administrative support throughout the firm and assists with bookkeeping.

With a background in customer service, management, and administration, Maddie brings versatility and dedication to her role. Her willingness to take on a variety of responsibilities helps ensure the firm's daily operations run smoothly while providing a welcoming experience for clients.

Doris serves as the office manager at Harrod & Associates, bringing 33 years of leadership experience and a degree in business administration to her role.

She oversees the firm's daily operations and brings extensive expertise in bookkeeping, financial preparation, including providing client assistance and training in QuickBooks. She is committed to ensuring the office runs efficiently while supporting staff and providing excellent client service.

Doris brings strong organizational and leadership skills, along with commitment to keeping the firm running smoothly and meeting client needs.