Robert C. Abner, CPA, CFE
rabner@abnerandcox.com

Robert Abner began his career in public accounting in 1984.  He is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and a major in accounting. He received his certification as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) in 2010. He is a member of the AICPA, the KyCPA, and various civic and professional organizations.  He has provided audit, tax and accounting services to financial institutions, governmental and nonprofit organizations, construction companies, professional practices, retail companies, and service companies.

Donnie W. Cox, CPA, CFSA
dcox@abnerandcox.com

Donnie Cox has been in public accounting since 1981.  He is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and a major in accounting. He received his certification as a Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA) in February 2012. He is a member of the AICPA, the KyCPA, and various civic and professional organizations.  He has a diverse background with extensive experience in providing audit, tax, and consulting services to both small and large companies in various industries, including financial institutions, construction companies, service companies, professional practices, and not-for-profit organizations.

Aaron T. Cox
acox@abnerandcox.com

Aaron Cox started with the Firm in 2018 as an intern. He completed his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting at Eastern Kentucky University in December 2018 and joined the Firm as a staff accountant where he has provided audit, tax, and accounting services to individuals and businesses in various industries.

Emily B. Abner
eabner@abnerandcox.com

Emily joined the Firm in 2016 as a staff accountant where she has provided audit, tax, and accounting services to individuals and businesses in various industries, including financial institutions and governmental organizations. She has over four years of prior experience providing audit and consulting services in the health care industry and working as a commercial credit analyst. She is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting.

Kayla M. Hodges
khodges@abnerandcox.com

Kayla joined the firm in 2024 as a staff accountant.  She completed her bachelor of Business Administration  degree in accounting at University of the Cumberlands in December 2023. She provides audit, tax, and accounting services to individuals and businesses in various industries.

Carmen Roundtree
croundtree@abnerandcox.com

Carmen Roundtree has been with the Firm since 2003 as a bookkeeper. She has an accounting degree from Eastern Kentucky University. She is responsible for various client payrolls, monthly and quarterly payroll tax returns, and bookkeeping engagements.

Amy McEndree
amcendree@abnerandcox.com

Amy McEndree joined the Firm in 2018 as our receptionist and tax return processor. In 2020 she moved to the payroll and bookkeeping department where she is responsible for various client payrolls and monthly and quarterly payroll tax returns. She continues to assist with numerous firm administrative duties as well.

Carolene Reed
creed@abnerandcox.com

Carolene joined the firm in 2024 as our receptionist and return processor. She is responsible for processing tax returns and reports, greeting clients, and various other administrative duties.