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 David Wurtzbacher – 2023 “20 Under 40” Influencer

February 5, 2024 

David Wurtzbacher – 2023 “20 Under 40” Influencer

David Wurtzbacher – 2023 “20 Under 40” Influencer Founder & CEOAscend LLCwww.ascendtogether.com Recent Career HighlightsHaving raised private equity capital from Alpine Investors, I formally began building a management team in January 2023, and striking our first partnerships with exceptional firms. In our first year, we partnered with 8 entrepreneurial firms and achieved industry-leading growth rates,...…

 Andrew Argue, CPA – 2023 “20 Under 40” Influencer

February 5, 2024 

Andrew Argue, CPA – 2023 “20 Under 40” Influencer

Andrew Argue, CPA – 2023 “20 Under 40” Influencer CEOCorvee.com and Instead.com Recent Career Highlights What are you doing to make a difference in the profession, your community, the world?Our goal has been to help the tax industry provide higher value services to clients by moving from compliance to advisory leveraging technology and artificial intelligence....…

 Jessica McClain, CPA, CITP, CISA, PMP, CGFM – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree

February 5, 2024 

Jessica McClain, CPA, CITP, CISA, PMP, CGFM – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree

Jessica McClain, CPA, CITP, CISA, PMP, CGFM – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree Chief Financial OfficerGirl Scouts Nation’s Capitalwww.gscnc.org Recent Career Highlights What are you doing to make a difference in the profession, your community, the world?I am a passionate advocate for the profession, leveraging my platform to shape its future through conference speaking, panel...…

 Caleb Jenkins, EA, CQP – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree

February 5, 2024 

Caleb Jenkins, EA, CQP – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree

Caleb Jenkins, EA, CQP – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree Leader of CAS: RLJ Financial Services, Inc.Founder: Jenkins Consulting Recent Career Highlights Professional Memberships What are you doing to make a difference in the profession, your community, the world?In 2013, my world changed when I started volunteering for SALT a division of Christian Aid Ministries...…

 Shakor J. Jukes, CPA, MBA – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree

February 5, 2024 

Shakor J. Jukes, CPA, MBA – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree

Shakor J. Jukes, CPA, MBA – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree Senior Product ManagerAmazon Recent Career HighlightsIn the previous year, I had the privilege of speaking at various conferences and events such as the AICPA & CIMA/CIIPA Momentum Conference and the Ignite Conference hosted by The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. (IIA). Additionally, I have...…