Derek Campbell, CPA – 2025 40 Under 40 Honoree
Co-Founder & Director of Business Advisory Services
HighPoint CPAs
https://www.highpointcpa.com
Career Highlights
Over the past year, I have focused on advancing our firm’s Business Advisory Services offering while continuing to grow as a leader within the profession. I’ve had the opportunity to connect with and learn from forward-thinking firm leaders across the country, which has helped shape my perspective on where the profession is heading and how we can better serve clients through advisory-driven relationships. Within our firm, I’ve worked closely with our leadership team to refine our vision and build a more structured approach to advisory services. We’ve seen meaningful progress in developing our team into more proactive advisors, improving how we deliver insights, and strengthening client relationships. These efforts have positioned us to better support business owners with clarity, strategy, and forward-looking guidance.
What are you doing to make a difference in the profession, your community or the world?
I am committed to staying actively engaged in the broader accounting and business community as the profession continues to evolve. Through opportunities like Intuit’s Partner Council and communities like The Post, I’ve been able to connect with and learn from both accounting leaders and business operators across the country. These relationships have expanded my perspective beyond traditional accounting and reinforced the importance of more proactive, advisory-driven client relationships. I also value creating connections across disciplines to better support business owners holistically. As I’ve recently relocated to Sacramento, I am actively exploring opportunities to get more involved locally and contribute to the next phase of my community and professional impact.
Current Professional Reading / Listening:
I tend to gravitate toward content that blends business strategy, personal growth, and the evolution of the accounting profession. Some of the most impactful resources that come to mind for me include:
- Traction by Gino Wickman (EOS has played a meaningful role in how we operate and scale our firm)
- Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield
- The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann
- Diary of a CEO (Podcast)
- Jason Staats (YouTube/Podcast)
- Earmark/Blake Oliver
- CPA Practice Advisor
- Accounting Today
- Intuit’s Firm of the Future and ProAdvisor resources
See all of the 2025 “40 Under 40” and “20 Under 40” honorees.
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