About BKD

About BKD

BKD, LLP, one of the 10 largest CPA and advisory firms in the U.S., helps growing companies and high net-worth individuals go beyond their numbers by applying our technical expertise, unmatched client service and disciplined delivery of solutions to management and financial needs.

BKD Corporate Finance, LLC provides merger and acquisition, sales, management buyout, ESOP, recapitalization, financing and IPO advisory services. Member FINRA and SIPC.

BKD Foundation is our 501(c)(3) not-for-profit foundation that enriches BKD’s local communities with financial support and our commitment of time.

BKD Wealth Advisors, LLC is an investment advisory firm registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, providing the WealthPlan solutions of personal wealth planning, investment management and estate planning.

BKD Profile BKD at a Glance

Clients – Closely held businesses, publicly traded companies, governmental entities, not-for-profit organizations and individuals

Total Personnel – Approximately 1,900

Partners & Principals – Approximately 230

Net Revenues – $318 million

Fiscal Year End – May 31

Founded – 1923

Headquarters – Springfield, Missouri

Locations – 27 offices in Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas

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Client Service Resource – BKD KEYnet, our firm’s intranet, enhances our ability to deliver the BKD Experience of unmatched client service and provide clients with timely assurance, accounting outsourcing, tax, consulting, corporate finance, forensics, risk management, technology and wealth management information and advice. KEYnet connects all BKD personnel to the firm’s client service resources.

International Solutions – The firm is the largest U.S. member of Praxity, AISBL, a global alliance of independent firms. We offer multinational clients a gateway to the global marketplace with services delivered by alliance firms that are committed to the highest standards required in international business.

Professional Affiliations – As a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), BKD also is a member of its PCPS (Private Companies Practice Section) Firm Practice Center; and its three quality centers:  Center for Audit Quality, Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center and Governmental Audit Quality Center.

BKD is registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), which is required to serve as an independent auditor of public companies. BKD audits approximately 90 Securities and Exchange Commission registrants, including 30 benefit plan audits.

Ethics Oversight – BKD’s Public Interest Council provides additional ethics oversight of its professional and business practices through an independent advisors body.

Mission Statement – The mission of BKD is to always strive for excellence in providing services to clients, create rewarding career opportunities and maintain sound professional, business and financial standards.