Carol Carden

Carol Carden is a Principal at PYA, P.C., where she specializes in business valuation and consulting services, particularly within the healthcare sector. She has extensive expertise in finance, valuation, managed care, and revenue cycle operations, and has conducted numerous appraisals for various purposes including mergers, acquisitions, estate planning, and commercial litigation.12

Education and Credentials

• Degree: Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Western Kentucky University.
• Certifications:
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Tennessee
  • Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) in business valuation
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Professional Involvement

Carol is actively engaged in professional organizations:

• She has served on various councils with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Tennessee Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
• Currently, she is a member of the Women’s Leadership Council of the American Health Law Association and was part of Leadership Knoxville's Class of 2022.13

Publications and Speaking Engagements

She is also a published author and speaker, contributing to notable publications such as the Wiley Finance Series and Becker’s Health IT & CIO Review. Her insights are well-regarded in the fields of healthcare consulting and business valuation.14

Recent Achievements

In May 2021, Carol was elected to the Board of Directors for the American Health Law Association (AHLA), highlighting her leadership role within the industry.34