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February 5, 2024 

Dr. Danielle Booker, PhD, CPA – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree Assistant Professor of AccountingLoyola University Chicago –Quinlan School of Businesshttps://www.luc.edu/quinlan/faculty/daniellebooker.shtml Career Highlights What are you doing to make a difference in the profession, your community, the world?In my role as an educator and mentor, I directly impact the next generation of accounting professionals, providing...…

February 5, 2024 

Jessica McCracken – 2023 “20 Under 40” Influencer Strategy & Partnership Leader, Partner SegmentIntuit, Inc. Career Highlights What are you doing to make a difference in the profession, your community, the world? Current Professional Reading / ListeningCurrently reading:The Art of Gathering – Priya Parker,In my podcast rotation: Freakonomics Radio, Drink While You Think, The Accounting...…

February 5, 2024 

Allen Stahl – 2023 “20 Under 40” Influencer Director of Strategic ServicesThomson Reutershttps://tax.thomsonreuters.com/en Recent Career HighlightsOver the course of my 15-year tenure at Thomson Reuters, I have navigated various roles within the company’s ecosystem, helping to shape the landscape of accounting technology with innovative solutions and strategic partnerships. From my start in product support to...…

February 5, 2024 

Zachary Gordon, CPA – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree Founder, Red Fivehttps://redfiveservices.com/ Career HighlightsThis year has been a BIG one, as I started my own accounting and consulting firm, Red Five, to focus on delivering fractional CFO, accounting and tax services to industries including crypto, cannabis, psychedelics, artificial intelligence, and tech. These industries in particular...…

February 5, 2024 

Caitlynn Eldridge, CPA – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree OwnerEldridge CPA, LLCcaitlynneldridge.com Career HighlightsOver the last year I’ve contributed to over 15 articles, maintained our practice revenue while also maintaining and decreasing our practice hours. I’ve been a part of 5 networking and mentoring groups with other female accountants and advised regularly on the growth...…

February 5, 2024 

Andrew Root – 2023 “20 Under 40” Influencer Director of MembershipRightworkswww.Rightworks.com Current Career HighlightsAs the Director of Membership at Rightworks, a leading provider of cloud-based solutions for accounting firms, Andy Root oversees the strategic direction and execution of the membership program, which serves over 1,000 firms across the country. He leverages his 10+ years of...…

February 5, 2024 

Bryan Kesler, CPA – 2023 “20 Under 40” Influencer FounderKesler CPA Reviewhttps://keslercpareview.com/ Career Highlights In 2023, the Kesler CPA Review team and I had the honor of being the CPA exam mentor of Jimmy Chilimigras, a 15 year old from Mississippi, and helping him become the youngest person to ever pass the CPA exam. Full...…

February 5, 2024 

Dr. Holly R. Hawk, PhD, CPA, CGMA – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree Clinical Assistant ProfessorClemson Universityhttps://www.clemson.edu/business/about/profiles/hrhawk Career Highlights What are you doing to make a difference in the profession, your community, the world?In my volunteer endeavors, I lead with genuine dedication, seeing each role as an opportunity for personal growth and impactful contributions. As...…

February 5, 2024 

Nick Pasquarosa – 2023 “20 Under 40” Influencer Founder & CEOBookkeeper360www.bookkeeper360.com Career HighlightsNick founded Bookkeeper360 in 2012, which has grown to be trusted by 1,500+ small businesses nationwide to handle their accounting and back office. With a fully remote workforce spanning across 25+ states, Nick’s leadership has guided Bookkeeper360 to continued year-over-year growth while innovating...…

February 5, 2024 

Robyn K. Fuller-Butler, CPA – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree PartnerJ&F Advisors, PLLCwww.jandfadvisors.com Career HighlightsIntuit Partner Council, MICPA Award for Diversity and Inclusion, MICPA Feature Member, Started MACRS nonprofit, appointed to AICPA board of examiners.  What are you doing to make a difference in the profession, your community, the world?I am highly committed to financial...…

February 5, 2024 

Goran Gmitrovic, EA – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree FounderOutlook Accounting & Taxes LLP, and SimpliFlow LLCwww.outlookat.comwww.simpliflow.tax Career HighlightsMy journey with Outlook Accounting and Taxes has been nothing short of extraordinary. Since its inception 12 years ago, with just three clients, the firm has undergone an exceptional transformation, achieving an astounding 438% growth in both...…

February 5, 2024 

Mick Nijher, CPA, CTP, MST – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree CEOUnity Business Advisorshttps://www.unity.cpa/  Career Highlights What are you doing to make a difference in the profession, your community, the world?Addressing the talent shortage and burnout in accounting, I am committed to help reshape the industry’s narrative by guiding fellow CPAs towards building modern and...…