Ken has over 34 years of experience in public accounting, having begun his career with the international accounting firm of Deloitte in Greenville, SC. Ken has significant experience in attestation engagements including audits, reviews, compilations, and agreed-upon procedures for clients of varying sizes and industries as well as both private and public institutions of higher learning.
Since co-founding Arthur Dana & Company, Inc., a predecessor of Symphona LLP, Ken has narrowed his professional focus to concentrate on audits and consulting for post-secondary education institutions.
Mr. Wood’s extensive experience in Student Financial Aid Audit compliance procedures and regulations and his knack for teaching have translated into his becoming an instructor for the Student Financial Aid Audit Seminars, the only continuing education for Certified Public Accountants on the topic of auditing federal student financial assistance programs.
Education
Furman University, Bachelor of Arts in Accounting
Clemson University, Master of Business Administration
Certifications & Professional Organizations
Certified Public Accountant
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Current Member
Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants - Current Member
Civic Involvement
Second Harvest of Coastal Geogia - Volunteer
Practice Areas
Advisory
Advisory/Consulting
Audit / Assurance
Compliance
Mergers & Acquisition
Practice Areas
Advisory
Advisory/Consulting
Audit / Assurance
Compliance
Mergers & Acquisition
Industries
Colleges Universities and Other Education
Industries
Colleges Universities and Other Education
Specialty Groups
Audit & Assurance
Firm Best Practices & Innovation
Managing Partners & Firm Leaders
Specialty Groups
Audit & Assurance
Firm Best Practices & Innovation
Managing Partners & Firm Leaders
Bio
Ken has over 34 years of experience in public accounting, having begun his career with the international accounting firm of Deloitte in Greenville, SC. Ken has significant experience in attestation engagements including audits, reviews, compilations, and agreed-upon procedures for clients of varying sizes and industries as well as both private and public institutions of higher learning.
Since co-founding Arthur Dana & Company, Inc., a predecessor of Symphona LLP, Ken has narrowed his professional focus to concentrate on audits and consulting for post-secondary education institutions.
Mr. Wood’s extensive experience in Student Financial Aid Audit compliance procedures and regulations and his knack for teaching have translated into his becoming an instructor for the Student Financial Aid Audit Seminars, the only continuing education for Certified Public Accountants on the topic of auditing federal student financial assistance programs.
Education
Furman University, Bachelor of Arts in Accounting
Clemson University, Master of Business Administration
Certifications & Professional Organizations
Certified Public Accountant
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Current Member
Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants - Current Member
Civic Involvement
Second Harvest of Coastal Geogia - Volunteer
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