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AICPA News – Nov. 2025

AICPA November 3, 2025 

AICPA News – Nov. 2025

AICPA News is a round-up of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs, the Association of International CPAs, and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

Mary Girsch-Bock

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August 25, 2013 

Sean Hanthorn – 2013 40 Under 40 Honoree

Sean Hanthorn — 34Director of Education Services, RootWorks LLCMetro Detroit, Michigan www.rootworks.com Education: BA Finance – Michigan State University, MBA Management – Cleary UniversityHobbies: Watching and playing Sports; attending Michigan State and Detroit professional sporting events; travelling.   What are the key areas of your firm that have seen the greatest change in workflow over...…

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August 25, 2013 

Stacy I. Kildal – 2013 40 Under 40 Honoree

Stacy I. Kildal — 38Owner/Operator, Kildal Services LLC and Co-Founder/Co-Host, Radio Free QuickBooksWaterford, Michigan www.StacyK.net and www.RadioFreeQB.com Hobbies: Reading, biking   What are the key areas of your firm that have seen the greatest change in workflow over the past few years? I would say the key areas are project management, accounts receivable and time...…

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August 25, 2013 

Tom Fantin – 2013 40 Under 40 Honoree

Tom Fantin, CPA. CITP — 36Manager, SS&G, Inc.Akron, Ohio www.ssandg.com Education: Bachelor of Science in Accounting, The University of AkronProfessional Associations/Memberships: AICPA (CITP Champion); Ohio Society of CPAs (member of IT Committee)Hobbies: Playing guitar, spending time with family, golf What are the key areas of your firm that have seen the greatest change in workflow...…

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August 25, 2013 

W. Michael Hsu – 2013 40 Under 40 Honoree

W. Michael Hsu, CPA.CITP, MSA — 29Founder & CEO, DeepSky | Entrepreneur’s Accounting DepartmentIrvine, California www.deepsky.co Education: M.S. Accountancy, Walsh College; B.A. Business Economics with Accounting Emphasis, University of California, Santa BarbaraProfessional Associations/Memberships: AICPA, EO Accelerator, Young Entrepreneur CouncilHobbies: Travel, entrepreneurship, cycling, CrossFit, cars, technology, and generally having a good time with good friends  ...…

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August 25, 2013 

Kacee Johnson – 2013 40 Under 40 Honoree

Kacee Johnson — 33Executive VP, Cloud9 Real TimeSan Diego, California www.cloud9realtime.com Education: University of Arizona – Bachelor of Arts with a double major in English Literature and Political Science; University of Phoenix – Masters of Business AdministrationHobbies: Traveling, Hiking, Water Sports and Pilates   What are the key areas of your firm that have seen...…

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August 25, 2013 

Kevin Roosa – 2013 40 Under 40 Honoree

Kevin Roosa — 28Sales & Business Development Manager, Right NetworksHudson, New Hampshire            www.RightNetworks.com Education: Marquette University 2003-2007. Degrees: Information Technology & Supply Chain ManagementHobbies: I apparently enjoy being frustrated by the game of golf as I continue to do it on a regular basis. I do love being outside, so I will frequently go out...…

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August 25, 2013 

Louie Calvin – 2013 40 Under 40 Honoree

Louie Calvin — 37Product Manager — Accounting CS, Thomson Reuters Tax & AccountingDexter, Michigan cs.ThomsonReuters.com Education: BA in Accounting from Adrian College, Adrian, MIHobbies: Hunting, Fishing, Snowmobiling   What are the key areas of your firm that have seen the greatest change in workflow over the past few years? Are you using automated workflow tools?...…

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August 25, 2013 

Matt Patrick – 2013 40 Under 40 Honoree

Matt Patrick, CPA — 39Managing Member, Patrick Accounting and Tax Services, PLLCGermantown, TN and Nashville, TN www.patrickaccounting.com, www.typepad.com/theaddaccountant Education: MS in Accounting from University of Memphis; BA Huntingdon CollegeProfessional Associations/Memberships: President, Professional Association of Small Business Accountants; Member, American Academy of Accounting and Tax Professionals; Member, NATPMember, Tennessee Society of CPAsHobbies: Tennis, Golf, Red Sox...…

 Melanie Geist – 2013 40 Under 40 Honoree

August 25, 2013 

Melanie Geist – 2013 40 Under 40 Honoree

Melanie Geist, CPA, CGMA — 37Partner, Porter & Geist LPSan Antonio, Texas www.PorterandGeist.com Education: Master of Taxation, University of Texas at San Antonio Bachelor of Commerce and Business Administration, University of AlabamaProfessional Associations/Memberships: AICPA, Texas Society of CPAs, NASEHobbies: Running, Travel, Wine, Food, Relationships   What are the key areas of your firm that have...…

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August 25, 2013 

Merrill J. Taylor – 2013 40 40 Under 40 Honoree

Merrill J. Taylor, CPA—34Tax Manager, Wisan, Smith, Racker & Prescott, LLPSalt Lake City, Utah www.wsrp.com Education: MAcc, Tax, Brigham Young University; B.S. Accounting, Brigham Young UniversityProfessional Associations/Memberships: AICPA, UACPA, Salt Lake Estate Planning CouncilHobbies: Scuba Diving, Hiking, Backpacking, Family   What are the key areas of your firm that have seen the greatest change in...…

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August 25, 2013 

Joshua Dubrow – 2013 40 Under 40 Honoree

Joshua Dubrow, CPA — 31Senior Manager, Nussbaum Yates Berg Klein & Wolpow, LLPMelville, NY www.nybkw.com Education: B.S. Accounting, Pennsylvania State UniversityProfessional Associations/Memberships: Chair – NYSSCPA Small Business Outreach Committee; Member: AICPA, NYSSCPA, LISTnetHobbies: Philanthropy: Founder of the JAD Fund (www.jadfund.org), Golf, Family and Friends What are the key areas of your firm that have seen...…

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August 25, 2013 

Jamie Sutherland – 2013 40 Under 40 Honoree

Jamie Sutherland — 39President, Xero U.S.San Francisco, CA www.xero.com/us Education: MBA, Schulich School of Business, York University; Bachelor of Commerce, Finance & International Business, McGill University Professional Associations/Memberships C100 Charter Member: The C100 is a non-profit, member-driven organization that supports Canadian technology entrepreneurship through mentorship, partnership and investment. Board Director of Center of Development through Education...…