Kyle Friend
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), MSA
What is your background and education?
I’ve known I wanted to be an accountant since I was 14, and while I did initially declare my major in Automotive Engineering, I quickly switched to accounting and have loved it ever since. I have a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Brigham Young University – Idaho. I also have a Master’s in Accounting with an emphasis in Taxation from Southern New Hampshire University. After completing my Master’s degree, I passed the CPA exam and became a Certified Public Accountant.
What are your areas of expertise in the accounting/bookkeeping field?
I mainly focus on the area of business taxation and the personal returns of business owners.
What service are you passionate about in the accounting field?
My dream job would be a professor of accounting. I enjoy answering questions and researching tax questions for clients and helping others in general understand complex tax subjects. More knowledge in the world is rarely a bad thing.
What is a quote you like to live by?
“Be true to who you are the family name you bear.”
