State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories.
The Ohio Society of CPAs (OSCPA) features Power of Change honoree Jessie Wright, PhD, CPA, CVA, CGMA. Jessie is an assistant professor at Youngstown State University and a senior advisor (part-time) at SSB. You can read the entire profile on the OSCPA website.
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The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) has announced the passing of chief operating officer Theresa Hinton on November 12, 2025. Ms. Hinton’s career with the NJCPA spanned more than 30 years.
To honor Theresa Hinton, the Society is currently accepting scholarship donations in her memory.
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The Connecticut Society of CPAs (CTCPA)will honor 15 outstanding women at the CTCPA Women’s Awards event, which will take place on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the TPC River Highlands.
The honorees are:
Experienced Leaders
Recognizes CPAs with at least 10 years of experience who have risen to senior leadership positions within their careers.
- Laura J. Clark, CPA, CFE
Risk & Regulatory Consulting, LLC (an affiliate of RSM)
- Shari Elias, CPA
Beers, Hamerman, Cohen & Burger, P.C. - Robyn Hunter
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) - Amanda Jagello, CPA
Whittlesey, PC - Kathleen E. McKeon, CPA
Gitlin & Company, LLC - Dawn Meeker, CPA
CBIZ, Inc. - Mary-Jean K. Parnell, CPA, CCA
SRC, Certified Public Accountants, P.C. - Guergana Rangatcheva, CPA
Bradley, Foster & Sargent, Inc. - Sarah A. Treese, CPA
PwC US Tax LLP - Mary K. Wisenski, CPA
Fiondella, Milone & LaSaracina LLP
Emerging Leaders
Honors CPAs with 10 or fewer years of experience who have made significant contributions to the profession and their communities.
- Courtney Miller
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) - Caitlin Nero, CPA
Whittlesey, PC - Lucia Visconti, CPA
CohnReznick Advisory LLC
Aspiring CPAs
Recognizes outstanding women working in accounting or finance while progressing toward the CPA credential.
- Morgan Bielert
CBIZ, Inc. - Cynthia Calderón
CohnReznick LLP
Visit the CTCPA awards page to learn more about the 2026 honorees. Learn More
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The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA) and The Educational Foundation of GSCPA announced its first-ever Day of Giving on December 19, 2025. The goal is to receive a donation from all 159 counties in Georgia. The Foundation, founded in 1957, was formed to aid and advance education and research relating to the study, teaching, and practice of accountancy and allied fields.
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The South Carolina Association of CPAs (SCACPA) recently opened the scholarship application process for 2026-2027. For the 2025-2026, the Educational Fund awarded scholarships to 40 recipients representing 11 colleges and universities.
To learn more about the application process or to apply, visit the scholarships page on the SCACPA website.
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The West Virginia Society of CPAs (WVCPA) is calling for nominations for its 2026 awards. They are looking for candidates in several fields, including:
- Public service
- Business & industry
- Government
- Accounting educator
- The Kathy Eddy “Young CPA of the Year”
The nomination form is available in the December 2025 newsletter, or those who wish to nominate someone can reach out directly to WVCPA to obtain a nomination form
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