
Mac Lillard, CPA, ABV, CITP, CIA, CFE, CISA/CRISC – 2024 “40 Under 40” Honoree
Senior Manager, Risk & Advisory Services
GRF CPAs & Advisors
https://www.grfcpa.com
Recent Career Highlights:
- 2023 AICPA Technology Advisory Standing Ovation Award recipient,
- Became an AICPA CITP Champion for the state of South Carolina,
- Lead an Accounting 203 Course at the College of Charleston as an Adjunct Professor,
- Obtained my Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) certification through the AICPA,
- Became practice leader for GRF’s Fraud and Forensics, and Business Valuation practices,
- Transitioning from IIA Officer (Programs Team) to Board member for Washington DC Chapter,
- Presented at the IIA Virtual Fraud Conference on Whistleblower Programs and developed a whitepaper on the topic: https://www.grfcpa.com/resource/how-to-build-a-worldclass-whistleblower-program/
Outreach Beyond the Firm:
Beyond my firm, I try to address the shortage of students and young professionals pursuing the accounting profession by teaching an Accounting 203 course at a local university, hoping to inspire the next generation of accounting professionals. I also volunteer with community-based nonprofits, offering my services and skillset to support their missions. This involvement helps these organizations enhance their financial sustainability, enabling them to better serve the community. Through teaching and volunteerism, I aim to make a positive impact both within the profession and in the community.
Favorite podcasts/books/blogs/websites/magazines for professional development:
- Fraud Talk (ACFE) Podcast, along with the ACFE resources via the website
- Business Valuation Resources (BVR)
- AICPA Forensic & Valuation Services (FVS) section
- ExitReadiness Podcast
See all of the 2024 “40 Under 40” and “20 Under 40” honorees.
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