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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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March 5, 2019 

Readers’ Choice Awards

The Readers' Choice Awards give accounting professionals a way to share what they believe are the most beneficial systems. After all, professionals need to stay aware of technologies and best workflow practices in order to stay competitive in the ...

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November 15, 2017 

Geni Whitehouse, CPA.CITP – 2017 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Honoree

Geni Whitehouse, CPA.CITP – 2017 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Honoree Employer: Brotemarkle, Davis & Co, EvenANerd.com, SolveServices.com Title: Countess of Communication Website URL: www.bdcocpa.com. www.evenanerd.com, www.solveservices.com Twitter: @evenanerd Education (Degree/school): BS Business Admin, Concentration in Accounting, UNC-Chapel Hill, NC:   What opportunities do you feel women in accounting have now that they didn’t have...…

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November 15, 2017 

Beth Kieffer Leonard, CPA, CGMA – 2017 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Honoree

Beth Kieffer Leonard, CPA, CGMA – 2017 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Honoree Employer:   Lurie, LLP Title:   Managing Partner Website URL:     www.luriellp.com Twitter:     @luriellp Education (Degree/school):  Bachelor of Science Business, Accounting at the University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management   What opportunities do you feel women in accounting have now that they didn’t have...…

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November 15, 2017 

Sharada Bhansali – 2017 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Honoree

Sharada Bhansali – 2017 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Honoree   Employer: AccountantsWorld Title: Co-Founder and President Website URL: www.accountantsworld.com         Education (Degree/school): MA in Mathematics, MS in Industrial Engineering from State University of Buffalo   What opportunities do you feel women in accounting have now that they didn’t have when you started in the profession?...…

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November 15, 2017 

Amy A. Pitter – 2017 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Honoree

Amy A. Pitter – 2017 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Honoree   Employer: Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants, Inc. Title: President & CEO Website URL: mscpaonline.org Twitter: @amypitter Education (Degree/school): Bachelor’s/Connecticut College, Master’s in Accounting/Northeastern University, JD/New England School of Law   What opportunities do you feel women in accounting have now that they...…

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November 15, 2017 

Melissa K. Hooley, CPA, CGMA – 2017 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Honoree

Melissa K. Hooley, CPA, CGMA – 2017 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Honoree Employer: Anton Collins Mitchell LLP Title: Partner Education (Degree/school): BSBA in Accounting   What opportunities do you feel women in accounting have now that they didn’t have when you started in the profession? There is greater awareness as to the need for women...…

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November 15, 2017 

Lynne Doughtie, CPA – 2017 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Honoree

Lynne Doughtie, CPA – 2017 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Honoree   Professional Credentials: CPA certification in Virginia and New York; member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Employer: KPMG Title: U.S. Chairman and CEO Website URL: www.kpmg.com/us Twitter: @lynnedoughtie (personal); @KPMG_US (KPMG) Education (Degree/school): Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the...…

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November 15, 2017 

Loretta Doon, CPA – 2017 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Honoree

Loretta Doon, CPA – 2017 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Honoree   Professional Credentials: CPA license, California Employer: California Society of CPAs/CalCPA Education Foundation Title: Chief Executive Officer Website URL: www.CalCPA.org Twitter: @ldoon Education (Degree/school): Master’s in education, San Francisco State University; bachelor’s degree, University of Hawaii. What opportunities do you feel women in accounting...…

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November 15, 2017 

Gale Crosley, CPA – 2017 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Honoree

Gale Crosley, CPA – 2017 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Honoree Employer: Crosley+Company Title: Founder and President Website URL: crosleycompany.com           Twitter: gcrosley Education (Degree/school): BS in Accounting/University of Akron   What opportunities do you feel women in accounting have now that they didn’t have when you started in the profession? Where do I start? I...…

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November 15, 2017 

Sarah Elliott, CPA – 2017 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Honoree

Sarah Elliott, CPA – 2017 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Honoree   Professional Credentials: CPA, ACC (Associate Certified Coach through International Coach Federation) Employer: Intend2Lead LLC Title: Principal and Co-Founder Website URL: www.intend2lead.com Twitter: @selliott99 Education (Degree/school): BBA, Accounting from Texas A&M University; Graduate Certificate, Executive & Professional Coaching from University of Texas at Dallas...…

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November 15, 2017 

Jennifer Wilson – 2017 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Honoree

Jennifer Wilson – 2017 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Honoree   Professional Credentials: Employer: ConvergenceCoaching, LLC Title: Co-founder and Partner Website URL: www.convergencecoaching.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/JenLeeWilson Education (Degree/school): University of Nebraska, BS in Marketing   What opportunities do you feel women in accounting have in that they didn’t have when you started in the profession? In...…

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November 15, 2017 

Elizabeth Pittelkow, CPA, CITP, CGMA, DTM – 2017 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Honoree

Elizabeth Pittelkow, CPA, CITP, CGMA, DTM – 2017 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Honoree   Employer: Litéra Microsystems Title: Controller Address/City/State: Chicago, IL 60606 Website URL: https://www.microsystems.com Twitter: @Pittelkow Education (Degree/school): Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and Bachelor of Science in Finance, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   What opportunities do you feel women in accounting have now that they...…