BALANCING LEDGERS AND LAPS IN THE HEARTLAND OF AMERICA, WHERE the plains stretch wide and the nearest coastline is more than 900 miles away, one man has charted a course that defies convention. Kristian “Kris” Rutford, a seasoned CPA based in Lincoln, Neb., has not only navigated the complexities of tax codes and financial statements but has also conquered some of the most challenging open-water swims in the world. By day, Rutford is a partner at Labenz & Associates LLC, specializing in personal and business taxation with a focus on banking and closely held businesses. His career in public accounting began in 1981, THE EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY OF KRIS RUTFORD 26 Nebraska CPA
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