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About Bramel & Ackley, PSC

Our firm’s story

Bramel & Ackley, PSC began in 2000 with a simple promise: deliver high-quality accounting and tax guidance with the personal touch of a neighborhood firm. Our roots stretch back to 1925, and that continuity shows in how we serve Northern Kentucky, Cincinnati, and Southeast Indiana. Today, our team pairs deep technical knowledge with practical advice.

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J. Carlyle Ackley, MBA, CPA

A graduate of Western Kentucky and Xavier University, Carlyle has over 35 years experience providing accounting, auditing and management advisory services to a wide range of business and governmental organizations. Prior to entering public practice, he spent five years with the United States General Accounting Office, where he was assigned to various Congressional committees and sub-committees, as well as auditing some of America's largest companies. Carlyle is one of the founding members of Bramel & Ackley, PSC and has been a partner / owner since 1970. His expertise is in the areas of governmental auditing, consulting and tax planning (especially estate matters). He is also a member of the Kentucky and Ohio Societies of CPA's. Carlyle's outside interests include managing a tenth generation family farm and being a financial advisor to several community organizations and families.

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Stephanie Huhn, CPA

A graduate of Thomas More College, Stephanie has been with Bramel & Ackley, PSC since 1999. Stephanie’s experience includes accounting and auditing of area businesses, non-profits, homeowners associations and governmental organizations. Stephanie’s tax experience includes compliance, research and planning for Individuals, Corporations, Partnerships and Trusts. Stephanie is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants as well as the Kentucky and Ohio Societies of CPA’s. Stephanie is a member of the Cincinnati Women’s Society of CPA’s serving as the scholarship chairperson for several years and the organization’s President for the 2010-2011 year. She is serving as a member of the Thomas More College Accounting Alumni Advisory Board. Stephanie is a member of Legacy and BNI. Stephanie serves the community through her membership with the Boone County Jaycees and Taylor Mill Lions Club.

Our team

Behind every return, audit, and plan is a dedicated Bramel & Ackley, PSC professional. Meet the people who make confident financial decisions possible.

Managers
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Angie Rayburn, CPA

Angie started her career at Bramel & Ackley, PSC in 1997.  She  specializes in construction, governmental and HOA accounting and tax preparation. 

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Amanda Youngman, CPA

Amanda started her career at Bramel & Ackley, PSC in 2011.  She specializes in tax preparation, audits of governmental entities and non-profit organizations, along with bookkeeping services.

Senior Accountants
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Kristen Brugger, CPA

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Staff Accountants
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Brandi Adams

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Cameron Hilbert

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Tori McCrory, CPA

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Jodi McGinnis

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Andrew Schultz

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Nathan Wood

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Administrative Staff
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Shannon Hetzel

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Mary Lindquist

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