Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Accounting Partner in Mission, Kansas
Kelso Lynch is a full-service accounting firm committed to delivering quality service with a personalized touch that a small firm offers. Our mission focuses on developing relationships with clients and their staff, building trust, and ensuring high-performance service delivery. Established in 2002, our firm and predecessor practices have served clients for over 45 years, specializing in the electric and telecommunications cooperative industries while also supporting the construction sector and nonprofit organizations. Our expertise extends to audit, assurance, tax, and consulting services, with a team that includes two principals and five additional professionals. We operate from Mission, Kansas, and serve clients across ten states, including Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming.Our professionals hold licenses in multiple states and maintain memberships in prestigious organizations such as the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives (NSAC). We pride ourselves on providing strategic financial insights through services like audited financial statements, outsourced CFO support, and attestation engagements. Our approach emphasizes continuity with principals and staff, ensuring clients receive consistent, high-quality service tailored to their specific needs. We maintain strong industry relationships and regularly collaborate with qualified professionals to meet all client requirements. Our firm's success is built on long-term client relationships, deep industry knowledge, and a commitment to professional excellence.
Services
Audited Financial Statements
Tax Preparation Services
Attestation Engagements
Outsourced CFO Services
Reviews and Compilations
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of combined experience through predecessor firms
- Our team provides personalized service with direct access to principals
- We specialize in electric, gas, telecommunications, and water utility industries
- Our professionals hold licenses in multiple states across the US
- We maintain active memberships in AICPA, KSCPA, and NSAC organizations
Services
Audited Financial Statements
Our audited financial statements provide comprehensive insights beyond basic compliance. We analyze industry trends and peer comparisons to help clients improve operations. Our expertise in electric, gas, telecommunications, and water utility industries ensures specialized analysis. We deliver clear presentations that highlight opportunities for operational improvements and efficiency gains.
Outsourced CFO Services
We offer strategic financial oversight through outsourced CFO services. Our experienced professionals provide high-level accounting expertise and operational guidance. This service includes financial structure analysis, budgeting support, and internal control recommendations. Our team brings decades of experience working with utility cooperatives and construction companies across multiple states.
Attestation Engagements
Our attestation services include examinations, reviews, and agreed-upon procedures. We have completed over 100 NRECA Participant Reviews, demonstrating our expertise in cooperative audits. These engagements verify the accuracy of financial information and ensure compliance with industry standards. Our professionals hold licenses in multiple states to serve clients across various jurisdictions.
Tax Preparation Services
We provide comprehensive tax preparation services at federal, state, and local levels. Our team stays current with evolving tax regulations affecting utility cooperatives and construction companies. When specialized expertise is needed outside our scope, we connect clients with qualified professionals. Our approach ensures accurate filings while identifying potential tax-saving opportunities.
Reviews and Compilations
These services offer cost-effective alternatives to full audits. We perform reviews and compilations based on client-provided information for internal use or lending institutions. While less extensive than audits, these engagements maintain quality standards and provide valuable financial insights. Our team ensures accurate reporting aligned with industry best practices.
People
Kevin Kelso
Managing Principal
With 39 years of public accounting experience, Kevin leads the firm's operations. He specializes in utility industry services and holds CPA licenses in four states. He graduated from the University of Kansas and has served in civic organizations at multiple levels.
George Lynch
Principal
George brings 31 years of experience working with over 100 cooperatives across 20+ states. He specializes in electric and telecommunications audits, regulatory reporting, and virtual CFO services. He holds CPA licenses in nine states and frequently presents to industry associations.
Robert Lang
Principal
Robert manages audit services with 14+ years of experience in utility industry audits and consulting. He specializes in internal control studies and financial forecasting. He holds CPA licenses in two states and regularly speaks at industry association events.
Questions
What industries does Kelso Lynch specialize in?
We specialize in electric, gas, telecommunications, and water system utility industries, along with construction and nonprofit organizations.
How long has Kelso Lynch been in business?
The firm was established in 2002, though our predecessor firms have provided services since the mid-1970s.
In which states do you provide services?
We serve clients in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide audited financial statements, tax preparation, attestation engagements, outsourced CFO services, and financial statement reviews.
How does your firm maintain industry expertise?
Our professionals hold multiple CPA licenses and maintain memberships in AICPA, KSCPA, and NSAC organizations for ongoing professional development.
