Daniel L. Kittell, CPA
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Dan’s Areas of Expertise:
Industries
Services
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Indiana University
Memberships
- AICPA
- Indiana CPA Society
Raised in Northern Indiana, Dan Kittell graduated from Indiana University in 1988 with a B.S. in Accounting. He began his career as an accountant at a small firm in Chicago before joining McAllister Kittell Reed in November 1992 as a staff accountant. In those early years, Dan worked across general accounting, tax preparation, and payroll services. His dedication and leadership quickly earned him promotions—first to manager, then to partner in 2001. As of January 2021, Dan serves as the firm’s Managing Partner.
Outside the office, Dan is a devoted family man who has been married to his wife for more than 35 years. Together, they enjoy traveling, especially ocean cruises, and spending time outdoors. Dan is also an avid cyclist and fisherman, often seeking out remote destinations in Canada for extended fishing trips.
As Managing Partner, Dan’s mission is to deliver the highest level of service to clients—timely, professional, and personal. Many of the clients he began working with nearly two decades ago remain with him today, a testament to his belief that accounting is about building lasting relationships, not just completing transactions.
Dan’s Recent Articles
Client Retention Is the Real Growth Strategy for Professional Services Firms
Key Takeaways: Winning new clients matters, but firms that can’t retain them must keep replacing lost revenue before growth is possible. Reliability and follow-through, not just expertise, are what build or break client trust over time. Proactive, consistent communication (even brief updates with no news) prevents the frustration that drives clients away. Retaining existing clients […]
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5 Tax Surprises That Can Shrink Your Retirement Savings
Key Takeaways: RMDs become mandatory at age 73, and missing one can trigger a penalty of up to 25% of the required amount. A new temporary $6,000 deduction ($12,000 for joint filers) is available for taxpayers 65+ through 2028. Investment gains, pension income, and annuity payments are all still taxable in retirement and can push […]
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How Veterinary Practices Can Manage Walk-In Patients Without Disrupting the Schedule
Every veterinary practice deals with the client who shows up unannounced with a sick or injured pet, with no appointment and no call-ahead notice. You’ve already got a full schedule for the day. What now? Walk-ins don’t have to throw your whole day off. With systems in place to handle these situations, you can manage […]
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Raised in Northern Indiana, Dan Kittell graduated from Indiana University in 1988 with a B.S. in Accounting. He began his career as an accountant at a small firm in Chicago before joining McAllister Kittell Reed in November 1992 as a staff accountant. In those early years, Dan worked across general accounting, tax preparation, and payroll services. His dedication and leadership quickly earned him promotions—first to manager, then to partner in 2001. As of January 2021, Dan serves as the firm’s Managing Partner.
Outside the office, Dan is a devoted family man who has been married to his wife for more than 35 years. Together, they enjoy traveling, especially ocean cruises, and spending time outdoors. Dan is also an avid cyclist and fisherman, often seeking out remote destinations in Canada for extended fishing trips.
As Managing Partner, Dan’s mission is to deliver the highest level of service to clients—timely, professional, and personal. Many of the clients he began working with nearly two decades ago remain with him today, a testament to his belief that accounting is about building lasting relationships, not just completing transactions.
Dan’s Areas of Expertise:
Industries
Services
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Indiana University
Memberships
- AICPA
- Indiana CPA Society
