Jerry graduated from Abilene Christian University. In addition to being a CPA, he has also earned the designations of PFS, CFP, CVA, ABV, CITP, CFF and CFFA. He is the sole owner of Jerry Love CPA, LLC, which is a CPA firm in Abilene, TX.
In 2006-07, Jerry served as Chairman of the Texas Society of CPAs (TSCPA). In 1999-00, Jerry was the recipient of the TSCPA "Distinguished Public Service Award." In 2006, CPA Magazine listed Jerry as one of the 100 Most Influential Practitioners in America. In 2009, CPA Magazine listed Jerry as one of the 40 Top 40 Tax Advisors to Know During a Recession.
Current Professional Involvement
American Institute of CPAs - member of Council
American Institute of CPAs - National Accreditation Commission
Texas Society of CPAs - life time member of the Board of Directors
Texas Society of CPAs - Professional Ethics Committee
Texas Society of CPAs - Accounting Education Foundation - member of the Board of Trustees
Texas State Board of Public Accountancy - advisory member on Behavioral Enforcement Committee
National Association of Certified Valuations Analyst - Executive Advisory Board
National Association of Certified Valuation Analyst - advisory member to Ethics Oversight Board
Community Involvement
Over the past 35 years has served as President or Chairman of more than 14 (fourteen) nonprofit organizations and for several of these organizations he held this office for multiple years. In addition to these roles he has served on over 45 other nonprofit organizations boards in a variety of offices and roles. In 1999-00, Jerry was the recipient of the TSCPA "Distinguished Public Service Award."
Awards/Recognitions
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Texas Association of Museums – Jo Stewart Randel Outstanding Trustee Award –2006; awarded annually to a person who has made a significant impact on Texas Musuems.
- Texas Society of CPAs - Distinguished Public Service 1999-2000
- Texas Society of CPAs - Outstanding Chapter Award - 1996-97
- Abilene Cultural Affairs Council - Art Award 1991 as Outstanding Individual
- Outstanding Volunteer Fund Raiser - by National Society of Fund Raising Executives - 1998
- Texas Jaycees - Selected as one of Five Outstanding Young Texans-1987
- Abilene Jaycees - Outstanding Young Abilenian 1985-86
- Eagle Scout
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