Kelli Lyde, CPA
Government Contracting, Assurance | Director | I advise CEOs and CFOs of businesses that have customer contracts directly or indirectly with the federal government.
Aprio, LLP
Aprio Advisory Group, LLC
Who I work with
As a director in Aprio’s Assurance Practice, I work with CEOs and CFOs of businesses that have customer contracts directly or indirectly with the federal government. I ensure audits and reviews are executed smoothly and advise clients with technical accounting matters and internal control recommendations. I also utilize specialized resources across the firm and my personal network to provide my clients with a range of other services — including government contract compliance, tax strategies, research and development (R&D) credits, business valuations, international tax, and state and local tax.
My specialty
With over 14 years of experience in public accounting, I specialize in working with government contractors and providing financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP to include business combinations, revenue recognition, stock compensation, leases and consolidations.
Results I have delivered
I am consistently able to break down complex accounting and auditing concepts into layman terms for my clients and team members.
Unique things about me
I have a “green thumb,” which I developed after planting the seeds of some bell peppers I bought from the grocery store. I ended up with 15 bell pepper plants! I kept three of the plants and gave the rest to friends and family. I also have a lemon seedling and one green onion that will regrow for months.
When I am not at work
I love to go back home to Hampton, Virginia, and spend time with family and friends. I’m also pretty handy so every time I visit, I usually complete some kind of home improvement project for my mother.
Since moving to Georgia, I have also made “trying new restaurants” a hobby and shoot pool in a billiards league once per week (I’ve been playing pool since I was 13 years old!).
People say I am
A great trainer and a professional with a positive attitude.
Affiliations
I earned my Master of Science (MS) in Accounting and my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Accounting from Old Dominion University. I am a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and hold CPA licenses in Georgia and Maryland.