Durran Dunn, CPA, CIA – 2020 40 Under 40 Honoree
Senior Manager, Internal Audit Finance
Graphic Packaging International
https://www.graphicpkg.com/
Career highlights:
Durran 15+ years of extensive experiences in assurance, advisory, accounting and finance; specifically, in external and internal audits, risk and regulatory compliance, SEC financial reporting, and corporate accounting has been a series of small successes that has resulted in a few career highlights that includes:
- Recognized as CPA Practice Advisor’s 40 Under 40
- “Real CPA” AICPA Representative
- Serving on NABA’s Board of Directors
- Developing and Mentoring Others
- Recognized as KPMG National Chairman Award Honoree
- Presented to the Board of Directors at my organization
What are you doing to make a difference in the profession, your community, the world?
I am passionate about the profession and investing in community outreach programs. I represent the AICPA through the “Real CPA” program by inspiring minorities and others to pursue the field of Accounting as a profession. I serve as a National Board Director of NABA, Inc. and where I am the Audit Committee Chair. Contributions to NABA is dedicated to bridging the opportunity gap for black accounting and finance professionals. I also serve as a board member of The R.I.S.E. Schools in East Point, GA which are free public charter schools committed to preparing scholars for success in college and beyond.
Favorite books/websites/podcasts/speakers:
Speakers
- Barack Obama
- Pastor E. Dewey Smith
Podcasts
- Ted Talks
Books
- Off Balance On Purpose, by Dan Thurmon
- Outliers, by Malcolm Gladwell
- Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler
Websites
Professional Associations/Memberships (please include any leadership roles):
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- The Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA)
- National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA)
- Board Member, National Director; NABA
- The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
- National Facilitating Instructor; IIA
See all of the 2020 “40 Under 40” honorees.
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