Ken Hedlund

Kenneth J. Hedlund, CPA

Profile
Ken is the principal in charge of Somerset’s Construction & A/E Team and works closely with clients to meet their needs in the business management, audit and tax areas. Ken routinely consults with construction, architect and engineering clients on operational and efficiency issues. Prior to joining the firm, Ken was involved in the running of a successful, closely-held business, and he effectively applies this experience to help clients make financial and operating decisions. Ken is a nationally recognized construction industry expert and speaks to numerous organizations, including Associated Builders and Contractors, American Council of Engineering Companies, BDO Seidman, Associated Equipment Distributors, Axium Software, Indiana Subcontractors Association, Indiana CPA Society and other groups on high-level management and operational issues specifically related to the construction and design industries. Ken regularly writes for various publications, including Associated Construction Publications, Hoosier Contractor, Equipment Today and Indianapolis Business Journal.

Education
Ken received his B.S. degree from Purdue University in 1982.

Memberships/Community Involvement

Board of Directors and Executive Committee of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Indiana and serves as the State Treasurer and member of Small Business Committee
Member of the Indiana Construction Roundtable's Mentor-Protege Advisory Board
Officer of the Finance Council of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis serving as Secretary
Officer on the Executive Board of the Indianapolis Parks Foundation serving as Treasurer
Founding Executive Committee Chairman of BDO Seidman Alliance’s Construction Accounting Network and currently Chair of the Business Development/Value-Add Committee
Member of Indiana CPA Society
Member of American Institute of CPAs
Member of Construction Financial Management Association
Member of Indiana Subcontractors Association
Member of American Institute of Architects
Member of American Council of Engineering Companies.

Awards
In 2004 Ken was awarded the James J. Leonard Memorial Award, which is given annually to one ABC member for meritorious service and outstanding leadership to the industry and the association. He also received the S. Douglas Trolson Associates Image Award in 2004 and the Model Member Image Award in 2008, both from ABC of Indiana. In 2008, Ken was named “Outstanding CPA in Public Practice” by the Indiana CPA Society.

Contact Information
Telephone: 317-472-2103
Fax: 317-208-1103
Email: khedlund@somersetcpas.com
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