Title: President
Company: Dakine Consulting Inc.
Location: Round Rock, Texas, United States
Kipp M. Imel, president of Dakine Consulting Inc., has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in accounting.
With two and a half decades of experience to his credit, Mr. Imel has established a successful career in tax preparation, accounting, and health care business consulting. He currently serves in multiple roles, including president of Dakine Consulting Inc. since 2006, tax consultant for B&H Tax Service since 2022, and tax consultant for Akamai Tax Service since 2023. His experience also includes serving as senior tax manager at Robnett CPAs from 2019 to 2022, partner at Professional Practice Consultants Inc. from 2005 to 2019, and tax accountant and business consultant at Professional Business Consultants Inc. from 1999 to 2005. In addition, he dedicates time to volunteer work with his church, sponsors charitable organizations, and is also a member of the National Association of Tax Professionals.
Mr. Imel earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting and business administration with minors in finance, computer information science, and Bible studies from Clearwater Christian Foundation in 1999. Reflecting on his path, he spent over 20 years of his career as a tax accountant in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in the medical and dental fields. He became a certified health care business consultant, working with high-net-worth individuals, physicians, and dentists. After relocating to Austin, Texas, where his wife resided, he spent two years at a CPA firm. He then acquired B&H Tax Service in January 2022 and Akamai Tax Service in Honolulu, Hawaii, in January 2023. Both practices now operate under Dakine Consulting Inc.
Reflecting on his career, Mr. Imel attributes his success to early exposure to complex tax cases, including those involving major investments, rental properties, and high-level business returns. He emphasizes the value of the accounting field, highlighting the significant demand for skilled professionals and the job security it offers. He also notes the field’s flexibility, pointing out that while he specializes in tax accounting, there are numerous paths in areas such as investments, law, auditing, and business consulting. He encourages younger generations to explore their passions within the accounting and financial industries, noting that degrees in accounting, finance, or business administration can unlock a wide range of career possibilities.
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