Ketel Thorstenson, LLP announces the promotion of Perry Kudrna, EA to Director.

Perry Kudrna, EA received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from Dickinson State University. He joined Ketel Thorstenson in 1994. His areas of expertise include dealing with the IRS, individual and small business income taxes, and the hospitality industry.  Kudrna is outgoing and takes a general interest in getting to know people. He has a passion for educating clients on tax planning strategies. Kudrna is a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents. As Director, his responsibilities include management duties, and strategic planning of the tax department, business development, and mentoring staff. In the community Kudrna serves as Financial Liaison to the Hope Center, a Rapid City Chamber of Commerce Diplomat, Treasurer of the Rushmore Hockey Booster Club, and Committee Member on the Ellsworth Airforce Base Task Force.

Ketel Thorstenson, LLP is a full-service firm with 19 partners, over 55 Certified Public Accountants (CPA) and Enrolled Agents (EA), and offices in Rapid City, Custer, Spearfish, SD, and Gillette, WY. KTLLP has a rich history, serving clients since 1936 and a depth of knowledge and experience that clients rely on and trust. The firm offers a variety of services including tax planning and return preparation, audit services, QuickBooks support, bookkeeping, payroll, business valuation, business consulting and estate planning.