Rebekah (Brown) Olson, CPA – 2024 “40 Under 40” Honoree
CEO
Maryland Association of CPAs
www.macpa.org
Recent Career Highlights:
Helping to shape the future of the CPA profession isn’t just my job—it’s a mission I proudly share with a passionate team, engaged board, and inspiring member community. This year, I championed Maryland’s voice in national efforts to modernize CPA licensure and stood strong for the profession at the State House, pushing for smarter pathways and fighting burdensome tax proposals. A personal highlight? Expanding our Foundation’s reach—growing scholarships and launching a high school edition of our Student Leadership Academy to spark interest even earlier. We also rolled out a GenAI learning experience with TB Academy, helping members turn emerging tech into practical tools. But it’s the stories—our members’ voices, purpose, and passion—that fuel this work. I’m proud to lead a values-driven, future-focused team committed to evolve ourselves as we help the profession rise to every challenge and opportunity.
Outreach Beyond the Firm:
I’m passionate about lifting others and helping our profession thrive. Whether it’s serving on national committees, local nonprofits, or at my church, mentoring future CPAs, or amplifying the stories of others, I seek to create connections and community. At MACPA, I’m surrounded by leaders and learners who believe in leaving the profession better than we found it. I learn from them daily—as we build something special together. From scholarships and storytelling to advocacy and innovation, it’s all about making a meaningful impact, together.
Favorite podcasts/books/blogs/websites/magazines for professional development:
Lead Like Jesus, Traction, Start With Why, Thanks for the Feedback, The Upside of Stress.
See all of the 2024 “40 Under 40” and “20 Under 40” honorees.
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