Specialization

• Audit and accounting
• Employee benefit plan audits and consulting
• Information risk management
• Loan reviews
• Outsourced internal audit and compliance engagements
• Tax planning, consulting, and preparation
• Closely held businesses and owners
• Financial institutions

Experience

Greg Cockerel, CPA, is a Partner Shareholder and serves as Director of Audit & Accounting at Monroe Shine & Co., Inc. Since joining the firm in 1998 and becoming a partner in 2009, Greg has played a key role in guiding clients through complex audit and financial reporting matters with clarity and confidence.

Greg plays a leading role on Monroe Shine’s financial institutions team, overseeing audit and tax engagements for banks, credit unions, and other financial organizations. His expertise extends to employee benefit plan audits, loan reviews, and internal audit and compliance engagements, where he helps clients strengthen controls, manage risk, and meet regulatory demands. He also advises on merger and acquisition activity, develops financial forecasting models, and leverages advanced electronic auditing techniques such as data extraction to improve efficiency and insight. Known for his technical expertise and forward-thinking approach, Greg is a trusted advisor to financial institutions and business owners alike, helping them safeguard assets, maintain compliance, and plan strategically for the future.

Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Licensed in Kentucky

Professional Memberships

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) – Greg regularly attends professional education courses focused on auditing and tax matters, including the AICPA National Banking Conference and the AICPA National Conference on Employee Benefit Plans.
• Kentucky Society of CPAs (KYCPAs)
• CPAmerica International

Awards & Recognition

• Louisville Business First, 20 People to Know In Accounting Honoree (2025)

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting – University of Louisville