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Spotlight on Kendale King, CPA this Black History Month
From Cleveland to LA, this CPA, husband, and father is not just about the numbers; he's a master strategist and comedic genius. With a focus on the Entertainment and Digital Assets industries, Kendale's brand "KCK CPA" is all about empowering creatives with top-notch financial management and educational content.
CPAcon 2024: A New Initiative to Address the Accounting Pipeline Crisis
My journey in the entertainment and finance industries has been an incredible adventure—from my early days in Cleveland to helping Dream Con grow into THE premier entertainment & gaming event with over 22k attendees. Coupling that successful experience with my passion for innovation related to accounting, I was driven to create and launch something new for CPAs.
Black Visionary Kendale King Aims To Revolutionize Accounting With Gamified CPA Convention
What comes to mind when you hear the word “accountant?” If you search for images using that term, you’ll likely see white male hands hovering over calculators, fanning dollar bills, or scribbling with a pen over spreadsheets—all against the backdrop of a black suit and tie.
In this episode, Rory sits down with Kendale King, a CPA and entrepreneur who's flipping the script on how the world sees accounting by blending media, culture, and tech. Discover how Kendale is helping content creators and entertainers manage and grow their wealth while creating CPA Con—an event designed to bring some serious fun and competition to the accounting world.
In this episode, we’re joined by Kendale King. Kendale has worked with numerous Fortune 500 entities in the entertainment industry, as well as celebrities and music producers. He is the President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) and became a distinguished member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA) Board of Directors in 2023.
The accounting profession is evolving at breakneck speed, and today’s CPAs need more than just technical know-how—they need innovation and creativity to stay ahead. Kendale King, founder of KCK CPA and the visionary behind CPACON, an interactive accounting conference set for Dec. 3, believes that by embracing boldness and curiosity, CPAs can not only keep up but open new pathways to survive and thrive.
Join us as Scotty interviews Kendale King, CPA from Los Angeles, who shares his inspiring journey from childhood entrepreneurship with his brother to a successful career in Hollywood accounting. Kendale discusses his transition from auditing roles at Deloitte to working in entertainment consulting with major companies like Netflix. His passion for accounting and entrepreneurial spirit led him to launch CPAcon, the first accounting olympics. Discover what Kendale is bringing to the accounting world in this episode!
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