Accounting August 4, 2026
Nominations Open for Innovation Awards and 40 Under 40 Awards
Nominations are currently being accepted for CPA Practice Advisor's 40 Under 40, 20 Under 40, and Tax & Accounting Tech Innovation Awards.
August 22, 2018
Michael T. Hanley, CPA – 2018 40 Under 40 Honoree
Michael T. Hanley, CPA Managing Partner,Michels & Hanley CPAs, LLPSmithtown, NYwww.mhcpafirm.comTwitter: @mhanleycpaFacebook: www.facebook.com/michelshanley LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanley/ Instagram: @mhcpafirm Professional Associations/Memberships (please include any leadership roles): Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Member, NYS Society of Certified Public Accountants President, Irish Business Network Director, Kings Park Chamber of Commerce President, Suffolk Business Executives Treasurer, Kings Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade Member, Accountant’s...…
August 22, 2018
75 Years Ago, She Became the First African American Female CPA
In 1939, when virtually no firms would hire African-Americans or females, let alone an African-American female, she began her own firm in a basement on the South Side of Chicago where she opened doors for future generations of African-American ...
August 22, 2018
Megan Thompson, CPA, CVA, CFF – 2018 40 Under 40 Honoree
Megan Thompson, CPA, CVA, CFF Partner, Thompson AccountingSan Jose, CAwww.thompsonaccounting.net Twitter: https://twitter.com/megthompsoncpa Professional Associations/Memberships: CalCPA Past President Highlights Passed CPA Exam July 2008 First appeared as an expert witness in 2009 I have spoken at several events and conferences including the 2017 CalCPA Family Law Conference where I spoke about equity compensation. What are you...…
August 22, 2018
Americans are Increasing Retirement Savings
Among those not increasing retirement savings, Baby Boomers were most likely to cite income that hadn’t changed or had decreased. Silent Generation and older Boomers (64-72) were most likely to be comfortable with their savings or contributions.
August 22, 2018
Caleb L. Jenkins, EA, CQP – 2018 40 Under 40 Honoree
Caleb L. Jenkins, EA, CQP Leader of Client Accounting Services,RLJ Financial Services, Inc.Ceres, CAwww.rljfinancial.com Twitter – @calebljenkinsLinkedIn – calebjenkins1994FaceBook – Caleb.L.Jenkins Professional Associations/Memberships Intuit ProConnect Customer Council: Group of 12 forward-thinking tax professionals who collaborate to lead and shape positive change in the industry and regulatory environment. We meet in Washington, DC in the spring...…
August 22, 2018
Dr. Sean Stein Smith, CPA, CMA, CGMA, CFE – 2018 40 Under 40 Honoree
Dr. Sean Stein Smith, CPA, CMA, CGMA, CFE Assistant ProfessorLehman College, City University of New Yorkwww.lehman.cuny.edu Twitter: @seansteinsmithLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sean-stein-smith-dba-cpa-63307444/ Professional Associations/Memberships: AICPA: Member of the National CPA Financial Literacy Commission ACFE IMA: President of the Bergen Rockland Meadowlands Chapter NJCPA Member of the Content Advisory Board Member of the Emerging Technologies Group Member of the...…
August 22, 2018
2018 Innovation Awards Announced
The top technologies for tax and accounting professionals were honored on Tuesday at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The 15th annual Technology Innovation Awards were presented by CPA Practice Advisor during a special ceremony at ...
August 22, 2018
Transferring Wisdom for Continued Success in Your Firm
Attend any conference or peruse any publication in the accounting profession and you’re sure to hear talk about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and other emerging technologies. These advancements present a tremendous ...
August 22, 2018
Building a World-Class Marketing Culture in Your Firm – Part II
This article continues the series on creating a world-class marketing culture in your firm. In Part 1, we explored the definition of marketing and its centrality in the life of a firm. In Part 2, we examine the firm’s brand—what it is, what it means ...
August 22, 2018
How to Conduct an Effective Job Interview
One of the most important steps in conducting effective interviews is the preparation before the interview is even conducted. Interviews can be a time intensive process for businesses. If the wrong person is hired, then additional interviews ...
August 21, 2018
Ingrid Edstrom, FICB – 2018 40 Under 40 Honoree
Ingrid Edstrom, FICB – 2018 40 Under 40 Honoree Advanced Certified ProAdvisorPriestess of Profits, Polymath LLCAshland, ORwww.polymath.com Twitter: @PolymathLLC, @IngridEdstrom Leader of Southern Oregon Woodard Group Member Intuit Trainer Writer Network (TWN) Member Adventure Travel Trade Association Member Oregon Outdoor Alliance 2015 Top 3 Intuit Firm of the Future Creator of the Ask A Bookkeeper...…
August 21, 2018
Brandon Hall, CPA – 2018 40 Under 40 Honoree
Brandon Hall, CPA CEO, Hall CPA PLLC)www.therealestatecpa.com YouTube (www.youtube.com/therealestatecpa); Twitter (@theRECPA); LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/the-real-estate-cpa); Facebook (www.facebook.com/realestatecpa) Brandon Hall, CEO of Hall CPA PLLC spent time at both PWC and EY early in his career. He went full-time into his company in September 2016 and in October 2016 was a guest on the Bigger Pockets Podcast which...…