Awards and Rankings

Accounting June 15, 2023 

The award recognizes successful leading-edge practices in the teaching of junior- or senior-level accounting courses that continue to enhance accounting majors’ interest in accounting.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

Accounting June 15, 2023 

Weirich’s impact extends beyond the classroom, as he has co-authored several influential textbooks, including the widely used Accounting & Auditing Research: Tools and Strategies.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

Accounting June 12, 2023 

Over the past 42 years, he has served on numerous ICPAS committees, task forces, and councils. In addition, he served multiple terms on the ICPAS Board of Directors, of which he is a former chairperson, and the...

Isaac M. O'Bannon

Accounting June 8, 2023 

The awards highlight CPA efforts in a specific accounting specialty area, excellence in volunteer efforts or significant contributions to the accounting profession.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

Accounting June 6, 2023 

The AICPA and CPA Practice Advisor partner each year to honor those professionals as the 'Most Powerful Women in Accounting,' as these women have emerged as the most influential leaders shaping the profession.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

June 6, 2023 

Kimi Brown Ellen, CPA 2023 Most Powerful Women in AccountingManaging PartnerBenford Brown & Associates, LLC – Chicago How do you envision the accounting profession evolving in the foreseeable future for women? I see the accounting profession evolving in the foreseeable future for women in two way.  First, I see more women leading in accounting positions...…

June 6, 2023 

Lexy Kessler, CPA, CGMA 2023 Most Powerful Women in AccountingMid-Atlantic Leader | Audit PartnerAprio – Rockville, MD How do you envision the accounting profession evolving in the foreseeable future for women? I think it’s ripe for opportunities.  The pandemic has transformed and redefined how we do business to allow for better work life balance.  In...…

June 6, 2023 

Kelly Richmond Pope, PhD, CPA 2023 Most Powerful Women in AccountingDr. Barry Jay Epstein Endowed Professor of AccountingDePaul University, Chicago, IL How do you envision the accounting profession evolving in the foreseeable future for women? I believe the future of the accounting profession for female leaders is limitless. We will continue to lead more organizations,...…

June 6, 2023 

Amy Vetter, CPA.CITP, CGMA 2023 Most Powerful Women in AccountingCEOThe B Methond Institute How do you envision the accounting profession evolving in the foreseeable future for women? I think with the increased focus on workplace transformation and remote work, this is an opportunity for everyone equally to have flexible schedules, without women being singled out...…

June 6, 2023 

Angie Grissom 2023 Most Powerful Women in AccountingOwner & Chief Relationship OfficerThe Rainmaker Companies How do you envision the accounting profession evolving in the foreseeable future for women? The profession has been changing and continues to change. The pandemic and resulting stress coupled with new awareness of work/life blend across industries has created a new...…

June 6, 2023 

Tracey Walker 2023 Most Powerful Women in AccountingChief Culture, Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) OfficerRSM US LLP How do you envision the accounting profession evolving in the foreseeable future for women? As clients demand diverse representation every day, women and gender diversity will be seen as essential and even greater assets to firms and to the...…

June 6, 2023 

Avani Desai, CPA 2023 Most Powerful Women in AccountingCEOSchellmann & Company, LLC How do you envision the accounting profession evolving in the foreseeable future for women? While the accounting profession has made significant strides in gender diversity and inclusivity in recent years, there’s still a lot of work to be done—in an ideal world of...…