Where does Dean, Dorton & Ford, PSC, have offices?
We have offices in both Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky.

What is the firm’s policy on transfers to other offices?
We are open to requests for transfer to one of our other offices. The request for transfer would be reviewed based on the needs of individual office.

Would I be asked or required to transfer or work at other offices?
You may be asked to work at another office on a temporary basis, and the firm may offer you an opportunity in another office; however, it is unlikely that the firm would require you to transfer to another office.

How much travel is involved?
Frequent local travel and/or day trips are a normal part of the job. Overnight travel is minimal, with our auditors averaging approximately three weeks of overnight travel per year.

Will I have to choose between Tax and Audit work?
No. Dean, Dorton & Ford offers new staff the opportunity to work in both tax and audit. We believe that staff can make a better-informed decision about the path they wish to take once they’ve had an opportunity to work in both areas.

After at least one busy season, staff may choose to specialize in one area over the other or continue doing a mix of both tax and audit.

Does Dean, Dorton & Ford pay for the CPA exam?
We recognize that there are significant costs associated with registering and sitting for the CPA exam. In an effort to assist with those costs, we offer the following:

An interest-free loan to cover exam fees and study programs/materials.

A sliding-scale bonus program that pays for the successful completion of each portion of the exam. Bonuses are allocated based on the number of times it takes to successfully pass each part.

An additional bonus is paid to employees that successfully pass all parts of the exam within twelve months of their hire date.

Paid time off to sit for the exam.

Does the firm provide study material or have a library of study materials available?
We do not currently provide CPA exam study materials to staff; however, we do offer an interest-free loan to assist in covering the cost of study programs/materials. Staff who have successfully passed the CPA exam may be willing to share their study materials.

Does the firm offer tuition reimbursement or tuition assistance?
No, we do not currently have a tuition reimbursement or tuition assistance policy. However, the firm is committed to covering the costs associated with professional development and continuing professional education.