Kruggel Lawton CPAs, a regional full-service accounting and business advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Cody Newport, CPA, has been promoted to partner in the firm’s audit and assurance practice effective January 1, 2024. This appointment brings the total number of partners at Kruggel Lawton to 16.
“We are delighted to have Cody join our partner group. His leadership and knowledge is a great addition to the depth of experience in our leadership team,” said Managing Partner Barry Hall, CPA, CGMA. “Since joining the firm in 2015, Cody has found his niche serving our manufacturing clients and has been a dedicated mentor to many of our younger staff. His passion for professional development and early-adapter mindset further supports and strengthens our mission to provide a world-class client experience.”
Newport has more than 10 years of experience and focuses mainly on audit, review, and compilation engagements. He is well-versed in a variety of industries, with a primary focus on manufacturing and distribution clients. His depth of knowledge allows him to expertly serve clients of all sizes. He also assists the firm’s employee benefit plan group in performing audits of 401(k) and pension plans as well as auditing and consulting with employee stock ownership plans.
“Cody’s promotion to partner is well-deserved,” said Kurt Kruggel, CPA, CGMA, KL Partner. “His team-focused mindset, technical ability, and dedication to serving our clients at the highest level will have a tremendous impact on the firm for many years to come.”
“I am proud to join the partner group and continue working with our great clients and team members,” said Newport. “Kruggel Lawton has provided exciting challenges and opportunities for me while supporting a work-life balance that allows me the flexibility I need with small children at home. I am excited to help as we continue our growth into a professional services firm of the future while maintaining the culture and values that make KL a wonderful place to work.”
Newport has a B.S.B.A. with a focus in Accounting and Finance from Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Ind. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Indiana CPA Society (INCPAS). Additionally, Newport is an INCPAS Young Pros Leadership Academy graduate and was named an Emerging Leader in 2022. Outside of work, Cody is a board member and current treasurer for Goshen Community Schools Foundation and is also a board member for the Goshen Public Library of which he was past president. Cody enjoys spending time with his wife and four kids, especially at Disney World, watching football and hockey, and supporting Goshen High School athletics.
