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).
October 23, 2012
Elaine Weiss, JD – 2012 Most Powerful Women in Accounting
Elaine Weiss, JD President & CEO: Illinois CPA SocietyChicago, ILwww.icpas.org Educational Background: Northwestern University, Bachelor of Science/Journalism & George Washington University, JD, Law Degree Professional Associations/Memberships: Association Forum of Chicago, and ASAE Hobbies: Cooking ————————– Click here to see the other honorees ofthe 2012 “Most Powerful Womenin Accounting” awards. ————————– Q&A: Studies show that more...…
October 23, 2012
Gail Perry, CPA – 2012 Most Powerful Women in Accounting
Gail Perry, CPA Publisher/Editor-in-Chief: Sift Media, AccountingWebBrighton, Michiganwww.accountingweb.com; www.goingconcern.com Social Media: Facebook: Gail Perry, AccountingWEB, Going Concern; Twitter: @gaperry, @AccountingWEB, @going_concern; LinkedIN: Gail Perry, Sift Media US Educational Background: B.A., Indiana University – Journalism & English; Post-Grad work in accounting at Illinois State University Professional Associations/Memberships: AICPA; Task Force member for AICPA Women’s Initiatives Committee...…
October 23, 2012
Geni Whitehouse, CPA.CITP, CSPM – 2012 Most Powerful Women in Accounting
Geni Whitehouse, CPA.CITP, CSPM Countess of Communication: Brotemarkle, Davis & Co. LLPNapa, CA www.evenanerd.comwww.bdcocpa.com Social Media: @evenanerd Educational Background: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC BS BA, concentration in accounting Professional Associations/Memberships: AICPA; Organizer and speaker coordinator for TEDXNapaValley Hobbies: Comedy, Improvisation, Hiking, Blogging, Writing ————————–Click here to see the other honorees ofthe 2012...…
October 23, 2012
Heather Kirkby – 2012 Most Powerful Women in Accounting
Heather Kirkby Director Product Managementand Marketing: Intuit, Inc.Mountain View, CA www.Intuit.com Educational Background: Bachelor Mechanical Engineering (Queen’s University, Canada), MBA (Harvard University) Hobbies: Hiking, Kayaking, Mountain biking ————————– Click here to see the other honorees ofthe 2012 “Most Powerful Womenin Accounting” awards. ————————– Q&A: What advice would you give to these college students about the...…
October 23, 2012
Jean Rakich – 2012 Most Powerful Women in Accounting
Jean Rakich Director, Training & Consulting Services –Thomson Reuters, ProfessionalTax & Accounting Division Ann Arbor, Michiganwww.thomsonreuters.com/products_services/taxacct Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/jean.lemerandrakich; LinkedIN ID: jeanrakich Educational Background: Bachelor of Science/Major in Accounting from the University of Toledo. MBA from Bowling Green State University Professional Associations/Memberships: ASTD (American Society of Training & Development), Zonta Professional Woman’s Club of...…
October 23, 2012
Jennifer Katrulya, CPA.CITP, CGMA – 2012 Most Powerful Women in Accounting
Jennifer Katrulya, CPA, CITP, CGMA Additional Certifications: Certified Intacct Services Provider (CISP), Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor Founder and CEO: BMRG, LLCDanbury, CT (with virtual staff in multiple states)www.bmrgadvisor.com; www.bmrg.net Social Media: Twitter: JenKatrulyaCPA; LinkedIn & Facebook: Jennifer Katrulya Education Background: BS in Accounting from State University of New York (SUNY) Oswego Professional Associations/Memberships: AICPA, CT...…
October 23, 2012
Jennifer Lee Wilson – 2012 Most Powerful Women in Accounting
Jennifer Lee Wilson Co-founder and Partner:ConvergenceCoaching, LLCBellevue, NE www.convergencecoaching.comwww.convergencecoaching.com/blog Notable Achievments: Listed on IPA Top 10 Most Recommended Consultants and other national rankings. Social Media www.facebook.com/convergencecoaching, www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferwilsonprofile, twitter.com/JenLeeWilson Educational Background: University of Nebraska at Omaha, Bachelors, Concentration in Marketing Professional Associations/Memberships: Chair, Education Committee of Association for Accounting Marketing; member Association of Accounting Administrators, SHRM,...…
October 23, 2012
Jill Ward, MBA – 2012 Most Powerful Women in Accounting
Jill Ward, MBA Senior Vice President and General Manager, Intuit Accounting Professionals Division and Intuit Health Group: Intuit Inc. Plano, Texas blog.accountant.intuit.com/ accountant.intuit.com Social Media: www.facebook.com/intuitaccountants, www.twitter.com/inuitaccts Educational Background: Bachelor of Arts, Wellesley College and Master in Business Administration, Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth Professional Associations/Memberships: Business Leadership Council of Wellesley College Hobbies: Hiking,...…
October 23, 2012
Kristy Short, Ed.D – 2012 Most Powerful Women in Accounting
Kristy Short, Ed.D President, RWC360, LLCPartner & Chief Marketing Officer, RootWorks, LLCYpsilanti, MI www.rwc360.com; www.RootWorks.com Social Media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/rwc360; Twitter: twitter.com/kristyshort; LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kristyshortsas Educational Background: Bachelor of Science (Tennessee & Eastern Michigan Univ.), Master of Arts, Doctorate of Education (Eastern Michigan University) Professional Associations/Memberships: Chamber of Commerce Hobbies: Guitar, song writing, singing, biking, writing,...…
October 23, 2012
Lisa D. Traina, CPA, CITP, CGMA – 2012 Most Powerful Women in Accounting
Lisa D. Traina, CPA, CITP, CGMA President (Owner): Traina & AssociatesBaton Rouge, LAwww.TrainaCPA.com Educational Background: BS Computer Science, LSU 1982, minor in Accounting; LSU Graduate School of Banking, 1995. Professional Associations/Memberships: AICPA; Louisiana Society of CPAs, Current President Elect; LSU 100 Fastest Growing Tiger Led Businesses (2011 & 2012); LSU Computer Science Alumni Advisory Board;...…
October 23, 2012
Marianna Mooney, CPA – 2012 Most Powerful Women in Accounting
Marianna Mooney, CPA Partner: MayerMeinberg, LLPSyosset, NYwww.mayermeinberg.com Social Media: facebook.com/pages/MayerMeinberg-LLP/213851215342112; twitter.com/MayerMeinberg Educational Background: BA, St. John’s UniversityProfessional Associations/Memberships: AICPA, NYSSCPA, National Association of Professional WomenHobbies: Spending time with my family, Beach ————————– Click here to see the other honoreesof the 2012 “Most Powerful Womenin Accounting” awards. ————————– Q&A: Studies show that more women than ever...…
October 23, 2012
Maria (Mia) Thomas, CPA – 2012 Most Powerful Women in Accounting
Maria (Mia) Thomas, CPA President: Mia A. Thomas, P.A.Orlando, Floridawww.miathomascpa.com Social Media: Mia Thomas on facebook and LinkedIN; miacpa27 on twitter Educational Background: BSBA Accounting University of Central Florida Professional Associations/Memberships: AICPA, FICPA Hobbies: Watching my children play sports, Jewelry designer, golf, & piano. ————————– Click here to see the other honoreesof the 2012 “Most...…