The AICPA has named Andrew Mintzer, CPA, the recipient of the 2025 Gold Medal Award of Distinction, the highest honor bestowed by the AICPA, for his lasting impact on and being a passionate advocate for the accounting profession, as well as his significant contributions to accounting and auditing standards.
The AICPA Gold Medal Award of Distinction is presented annually to an individual whose achievements have left a profound and enduring mark on the accounting profession.
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Mintzer was presented with the award at the spring meeting of the AICPA Governing Council on May 14 by Okorie Ramsey, past chair of the AICPA and the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.
“Andy’s dedication, his passion for the accounting profession, and his unwavering commitment to ethics and the public interest make him a true role model,” Ramsey said in a statement. “He has taken on some of the most complex challenges in standards-setting and has helped guide the profession’s ethical framework. It is my great pleasure to present this award to Andy, and I have no doubt he will continue to influence the future of our profession.”
Mintzer has made a lasting contribution to the profession through his work with the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants, the Auditing Standards Board, and the AICPA’s Accounting Standards Executive Committee. His leadership has helped shape the development of key standards and has provided a powerful voice for the profession, the AICPA said.
A principal in the Forensic and Financial Consulting Services Group at Los Angeles-based firm Hemming Morse, Mintzer’s career spans more than 40 years. He has served a diverse range of industries, with a primary focus on auditing and litigation services. His efforts have helped elevate forensic accounting, emphasizing its value in serving the public interest, the AICPA stated.
In addition to his professional achievements, Mintzer is widely recognized as a mentor and educator, the AICPA noted. He has played a central role in developing accounting and auditing education programs and currently serves as an instructor at the National Judicial College.
Photo caption: Andrew Mintzer, left, takes a selfie with former AICPA CEO Barry Melancon during the 2024 fall meeting of AICPA Council. (Andrew Mintzer/LinkedIn)
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