Edna Syra Barnes
ebarnes@rineyhancock.com
Director of Medical/Dental Group

Edna Syra Barnes
Edna S. Barnes, CPA joined Riney Hancock CPAs PSC in 1982 as a staff accountant and became a shareholder in 1992. She has provided a full range of practice management consulting services to physicians, dentists and other healthcare providers.
She represents Riney Hancock CPAs as the national consulting firm for the healthcare services program of PKF International and is a frequent speaker on healthcare topics at the local, regional and national levels.
She is an honors graduate of Kentucky Wesleyan College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Areas of Emphasis
- Healthcare Practice Operations Review and Consultation – Efficiency, Internal Control, Revenue Optimization and Cost Containment
- Human Resources Consulting – Personnel Manuals, Hiring & Evaluations, Compliance with Regulations, Fringe Benefit Consulting, and Development of Compensation Plans & Retirement Plans
- Contract Review and Negotiation for Employment, Purchases, Sales, Mergers and Affiliations, and Managed Care
- Tax Planning and Preparation for Individuals, Partnerships, and Corporations
Professional Memberships
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants
- PKF North America Healthcare Services Committee
- Medical Group Management Association
- Owensboro Symphony Orchestra, Past President/President Elect
- Green River Area Community Foundation, Member
- Daviess County Republican Committee, Treasurer