Specialization

• Audit and assurance
• Succession planning
• Tax planning, consulting, and preparation
• Automobile/equipment dealers
• Closely held businesses and owners
• Construction contractors
• High-net-worth individuals
• Manufacturers
• Nonprofits
• Professional design firms
• Real estate
• Retail pharmacies

Experience

Butch Shaw, CPA, is a Partner Shareholder at Monroe Shine & Co., Inc., where he has built a distinguished career since joining the firm in 1990. With more than 30 years of experience, he is an effective and proven advisor to family-owned businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and nonprofit organizations, providing the strategic insight they need to thrive in any financial landscape.

Butch’s industry experience is broad, spanning sectors such as retail pharmacies, professional design firms, construction, manufacturers, real estate, and auto/equipment dealerships. He pairs deep technical expertise in audit and assurance with a strong focus on tax planning, succession strategies, and organizational planning, ensuring his clients are well-positioned for both present and future success.

Elected Partner in 1998 and serving as Monroe Shine’s President and CEO from 2016 to 2024, Butch has not only guided clients through complex challenges but also led the firm with a steady commitment to excellence. His ability to represent clients before state and federal agencies and his hands-on, forward-thinking approach make him a valued resource to both clients and the firm.

Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Licensed in Kentucky and Indiana

Professional Memberships

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• Kentucky Society of CPAs (KYCPAs)
• Indiana CPA Society (INCPAS)
• CPAmerica International

Awards & Recognition

• Monroe Shine, Public Service Award (2013)
• Monroe Shine, Public Service Award (2008)

Community Involvement & Volunteering

• Align Southern Indiana, Board of Directors (Current); Board Chair (Current)
• Louisville Zoo Foundation, Inc., Board of Directors (Current); Treasurer (Current)
• Historic Homes Foundation, Board of Directors (Current); Treasurer (Current); Board Chair (Past)
• Thomas Edison House Museum, Treasurer (Current)
• Community Foundation of Southern Indiana, Board Chair (Past); Treasurer (Past)
• Downtown Louisville YMCA, Board of Directors (Past); Board Chair (Past)
• Options for Individuals, Inc., President (Past); Treasurer (Past)

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting – Indiana University