Jeff Wilson II, CPA, PFS, CGMA, CFE, CDFA – 2024 “40 Under 40” Honoree
Founder & CEO
GovieRates / The W2 Group
GovieRates.com
Career Highlights
- Appointed by the Governor of Maryland to serve on the State Board of Public Accountancy
- Selected as a 2024 Top 200 CPA by Forbes
- Led the development of GovieRates, a government contracting compliance platform for QuickBooks users
- Conducted over a dozen technical training sessions across Maryland and the D/M/V area, educating hundreds of small businesses on DCAA compliance and indirect rate strategies
- Expanded the Family Law Forensic Accounting practice, supporting divorce cases across multiple jurisdictions
- A member of Intuit’s Lighthouse Program
What are you doing to make a difference in the profession, your community, the world?
I remain committed to mentoring young accounting professionals, partnering with local institutions like Bowie State and the University of Maryland to create pathways into accounting and tech. Through The W2 Group and GovieRates, I provide pro bono training to underserved communities on government contracting, compliance, and financial literacy. I also serve on several advisory boards, helping bridge the gap between policy, education, and practice for emerging CPAs and business owners.
Current Professional Reading / Listening
- AICPA PCPS Everything
- Accounting Today
- Harvard Business Review
- All CPE – I always have carryover
See all of the 2024 “40 Under 40” and “20 Under 40” honorees.
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