In Memoriam of
Kenneth R. Odom, CPA, CGFM, CGMA
November 22, 1948 – September 14, 2024
Mr. Kenneth R. Odom passed away on September 14, 2024 at the age of 75. He will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege to know and work with him.
The name of Kenneth R. Odom, CPA, CGFM, CGMA is well known across the accounting profession. Ken was a founding partner with Rabren, Odom, Pierce & Hayes, P.C. and spent over 40 years practicing in Andalusia, Alabama. He received his bachelor’s degree from Troy University and his master’s degree from Western Governors University. Ken earned his Certified Public Accountant designation in 1977 and went on to earn his Certified Government Financial Manager and Chartered Global Management Accountant designations as well. He served on the Alabama State Board of Accountancy, the Alabama Society of CPAs, the AICPA’s Auditing Standards Board and the National Association of States Board of Accountancy. Throughout his entire career whether he was practicing, teaching, or serving on these Boards, he was always advocating for the small CPA firms across the United States