About Shipley & Williams CPAs, LLC
Our Expertise
Our Expertise
Our Expertise
Shipley & Williams CPAs specializes in audit, consulting, and financial reporting services for governments, school districts, nonprofit organizations, and select for-profit entities, including affordable housing organizations. With extensive experience in public sector and regulated industries, our team provides financial statement audit
Shipley & Williams CPAs specializes in audit, consulting, and financial reporting services for governments, school districts, nonprofit organizations, and select for-profit entities, including affordable housing organizations. With extensive experience in public sector and regulated industries, our team provides financial statement audits, Single Audits, and consulting services designed to help clients navigate complex reporting requirements, strengthen internal controls, and improve day-to-day financial operations.
Our Services
Our Expertise
Our Expertise
In addition to financial statement audits and Single Audits, we provide specialized consulting and accounting support designed to help organizations strengthen financial operations and prepare for successful audits. Our experience includes year-end close assistance, reconciliations, internal control evaluations, financial reporting suppo
In addition to financial statement audits and Single Audits, we provide specialized consulting and accounting support designed to help organizations strengthen financial operations and prepare for successful audits. Our experience includes year-end close assistance, reconciliations, internal control evaluations, financial reporting support, operational accounting consulting, and other services tailored to governments, school districts, nonprofit organizations, affordable housing entities, and regulated industries.
Our Approach
Our Expertise
Our Approach
Our approach is built on responsive communication, practical solutions, and strong client relationships. We understand that every organization faces unique operational and financial challenges, and we work closely with our clients to provide guidance that is both technically sound and realistic for their day-to-day operations.
Meet the Partners
Russell Shipley, CPA, CFE, CGMA, CGFM
Russell started Shipley CPA, LLC in 2021. He had previously worked for other firms and has over 22 years of experience. He is a certified public accountant, a certified fraud examiner, a chartered global management accountant and a certified government financial manager, with extensive experience auditing and financial statement preparation of governmental, not-for-profit and other entities. He has assisted many clients with report presentation, statistical information and review of technical financial statements. Russell is a graduate of Kansas State University with an undergraduate and Master’s Degree in accounting. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, and the Association of Government Accountants. Russell is licensed to practice as a certified public accountant in Kansas and has met the Yellow Book requirement for continuing education hours in each of the past three years. He has attended AICPA, KSCPA, GFOA and AGA continuing education conferences and seminars on accounting, auditing and reporting for non-profit and governmental entities.
Kayla Williams, CPA
Kayla Williams, CPA, co-founded Shipley & Williams CPAs, LLC in 2026 after more than 11 years of experience providing audit and consulting services to governmental and nonprofit entities throughout Kansas. Prior to co-founding the firm, Kayla served in leadership roles within regional public accounting firms, specializing in governmental and nonprofit auditing, financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. Kayla has extensive experience working with Kansas governmental entities, school districts, nonprofit organizations, and other regulated industries. In addition to financial statement audits and Single Audits, she has assisted clients with operational accounting challenges, financial reporting processes, internal controls, and year-end close support. She currently serves as Chair of the KMAAG Board of Editors and is a frequent speaker at governmental finance and accounting conferences, presenting on topics related to auditing, accounting standards, internal controls, and best practices for public sector organizations. Kayla is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Kansas Government Finance Officers Association.
Kayla earned both her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Master of Accountancy degree from Washburn University and is licensed to practice as a Certified Public Accountant in Kansas.