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June 4, 2024 

Jessica E. McClain, CPA, CITP, CISA, PMP, CGFM 2024 Most Powerful Women in AccountingCFO, Girl Scouts Nation’s Capitalhttps://www.gscnc.org/ What is your favorite part of being a member of the accounting profession? I absolutely enjoy being in the accounting profession! The best part is the incredible range of career opportunities available. I’ve discovered that working in...…

June 4, 2024 

Orumé Hays, CPA, CGMA, MST 2024 Most Powerful Women in AccountingFounder & Managing DirectorHays CPA, LLC What is your favorite part of being a member of the accounting profession? What I love most about being an accountant is the diversity of roles I get to play. I’m a trusted advisor to my clients, guiding them...…

June 4, 2024 

Michelle Lloyd Thompson, CPA 2024 Most Powerful Women in AccountingCEO, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLCwww.cbh.com What is your favorite part of being a member of the accounting profession? I have a natural, deep-set curiosity about how things work. I’ve always been energized by digging into a process and figuring out how I can improve it, and...…

June 4, 2024 

2024 Most Powerful Women in AccountingChair and Chief Executive OfficerDeloitte & Touche LLP, US What is your favorite part of being a member of the accounting profession? I’ve known from a very young age that I wanted to be an accountant. In middle school, I had a project where we did the books and records...…

June 4, 2024 

Lexy Kessler, CPA, CGMA 2024 Most Powerful Women in AccountingMid-Atlantic Leader | Audit PartnerAprio – Rockville, MD What is your favorite part of being a member of the accounting profession?  My favorite aspect is the transformative impact we have on our clients and team members alike. I enjoy guiding clients through the intricate business journey,...…

June 4, 2024 

Angie Grissom 2024 Most Powerful Women in AccountingOwner & Chief Relationship OfficerThe Rainmaker Companies What is your favorite part of being a member of the accounting profession? I love the people in this profession. I work with so many incredibly smart, caring, and impactful clients and consultants across the world. So many opportunities exist for...…

June 4, 2024 

Geni Whitehouse, CPA, CITP, CPSM 2024 Most Powerful Women in AccountingKeynote Speaker, Coach, Author, CPAhttp://www.evenanerd.com/ What is your favorite part of being a member of the accounting profession? The opportunity to be part of the economic engine that powers the world and the chance to make a difference for small businesses and the people within...…

June 4, 2024 

Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA 2024 Most Powerful Women in AccountingManaging PartnerAAFCPAs Please share how you use your power to create an inclusive and equitable workplace for women. I’ve worked on women’s advancements since 2011 when I introduced AAFCPAs’ Women’s Opportunity Network (WON), which is essentially an Employee Resource Group (ERG) to give women connections, confidence,...…

June 4, 2024 

Avani Desai, CPA 2024 Most Powerful Women in AccountingCEOSchellmann & Company, LLC How have you personally seen the roles of women evolve in the accounting profession? Over the course of my professional journey, I’ve witnessed significant evolution in the roles of women within the accounting profession. Initially, advancing while balancing family responsibilities proved challenging, especially...…

June 4, 2024 

Danielle Supkis Cheek, CPA, CFE, CVA 2024 Most Powerful Women in AccountingVice President, Head of Analytics and AICaseware What is your favorite part of being a member of the accounting profession? Flexibility! This manifests in several ways, from the variety of career paths available to the adaptability of work environments and schedules. This allows those...…

June 4, 2024 

Ebonie Jackson, CPA, CGMA 2024 Most Powerful Women in AccountingSVP, CFO, Group Small Business Bank,Bank of Americahttps://www.bankofamerica.com/ What is your favorite part of being a member of the accounting profession? I find excitement in the varied nature of my work, from the analytical depths of scenario analysis to the creative challenge of transforming numbers into...…

June 4, 2024 

Jeannine K. Brown, CPA 2023 Most Powerful Women in AccountingFounder & CEOEveryday Lead What is your favorite part of being a member of the accounting profession? My favorite part of being a member of the accounting profession is the incredible opportunity to continue influencing the field even after transitioning out of the day-to-day practice of...…