John Kmetz
Springfield, Mo.-based BKD CPAs & Advisors (FY19 net revenue of $662.9 million) has announced that John Kmetz is the new national leader for the firm’s private equity practice.
Kmetz succeeds Jerry Henderson, who is transitioning into the role of regional MP for BKD’s national advisory services region. Henderson says Kmetz has a great reputation in the field. “John is a proven leader and innovator.”
Kmetz provides financial statement audits of public and private companies in the manufacturing, service, retail, technology and software industries. He also oversees a variety of attest and advisory engagements related to acquisitions, revenue recognition and stock-based compensation.
“BKD’s private equity practice has seen incredible growth in recent years and is well positioned for the future,” Kmetz says. “I look forward to working closely with partners and staff who are passionate about serving this market. We’re very intentional in our approach and will continue to focus on the areas where we can serve our clients with the highest level of expertise.”
As a partner based in BKD’s Kansas City, Mo., office, Kmetz has more than 20 years of experience working with private equity and venture capital groups and their portfolio companies. Most recently, Kmetz was the national practice lead for BKD’s technology and software industry.
