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Kent Beachy, CPA, CIT, CCIFP

Director of Construction Services

Industries: Construction
Location: Columbus (Dublin)
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Kent joined the Rea team in 2007. A native of Kokomo, Indiana, Kent now lives in West Jefferson, Ohio, with his wife, Gina. Kent has two children: Wade and Garrett.

Before Rea

A magna cum laude graduate of Cedarville University, Kent holds a bachelor of arts degree. His past experience includes:

  • Local CPA firm: partner (18 years)
  • T.W. Ruff: CFO (2 years)
  • Conservative Mennonite Board of Missions & Charities: Full-charge accountant (4 years)

At Rea

Kent specializes in serving companies in the construction industry where he has made numerous presentations relevant to the industry including:

  • Understanding Financial Statements (Builders Exchange)
  • Reading Financial Statements (Builders Exchange)
  • Tax Update (American Subcontractors Association)
  • Construction Tax Matters (Ohio Society of CPAs Construction Industry Conference
  • Outside Council that Every Business Needs (Builders Exchange)
  • Basics of Construction Accounting Workshop (CFMA)

Kent is a team member at the Columbus, Ohio office.

Besides Rea

Kent is active in many professional organizations including:

  • Ohio Society of CPAs
  • American Institute of CPAs
  • Construction Financial Management Association
  • American Subcontractors Association
  • Builders Exchange of Central Ohio
  • Ohio Contractors Association
  • Associated Builders & Contractors
  • Association of General Contractors

In addition, he is the treasurer and member of the finance committee at Shiloh Church in his community.

Contact

Contact Beachy, Kent Beachy
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Kent Beachy
5775 Perimeter Drive Suite 200
Dublin, OH 43017
P. 614.889.8725
F. 614.889.0159

Inside the Mind Of...

Who was the most influential person in your life or career?
My father taught me the principles of earning respect, being responsible, giving of myself and living a life of purpose.

Why do you do what you do?
For the satisfaction that comes from providing value to others.

What is the best advice you have ever received?
You can change your own thoughts, actions and motives, but you cannot change others.

Just For Fun...

Describe yourself in one word.
Reliable.

How do you unwind?
Spending time with my family, watching sports on TV, using the computer and reading.

What TV show can you not miss?
24.

Describe the best vacation you've ever taken.
I took a trip to Greece, Israel and Jordan.

What did you want to be when you grew up?
A professional sports broadcaster.

How do you spend April 16?
Sleeping in and golfing.

What is your favorite movie of all time?
The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

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