Technology March 9, 2026
AuditBoard is Now Optro
"From internal audit and cybersecurity to third-party risk and AI governance, our name now conveys the scale of enterprise risk we help solve for today," Optro CEO Raul Villar Jr. said.
August 21, 2017
David Gosselin, CPA – 2017 40 Under 40 Honoree
David Gosselin, CPA Age: 35Employer: dbbmckennonTitle: PartnerCity/State: Long Beach, CAWebsite: www.dbbmckennon.com Listen to this podcast David has pioneered Equity Crowdfunding for the CPA industry. After passage of the JOBS Act in 2012, David sought out to become the national CPA expert and thought-leader in equity crowdfunding for the newly created Regulation A+ and Regulation Crowdfunding mechanisms...…
August 21, 2017
Michelle A. Walsh – 2017 20 Under 40 Honoree
Michelle A. Walsh Age: 39 Employer: XCM Solutions Title: Vice President of Client Services City/State: Quincy, Massachusetts Website: www.xcmsolutions.com Twitter: @_michellewalsh Michelle has been in the accounting industry for the majority of her career. She started in public accounting in 2000 as an auditor at Eisner, LLP, in New York, NY where she...…
August 21, 2017
Matthew P. Nissen, CPA, MBA – 2017 40 Under 40 Honoree
Matthew P. Nissen, CPA, MBA Age: 31 Employer: Verus Claims Services, LLC Title: Director of Finance and Accounting City/State: Princeton, NJ Website: www.verusllc.com Twitter: @VerusLLC Professional Associations/Memberships (please include any leadership roles): American Institute of Certified Public Accountants New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants In Spring 2007, I was selected for Rider’s first...…
August 21, 2017
Diana Rivera, CPA, CGMA – 2017 40 Under 40 Honoree
Diana Rivera, CPA, CGMA Age: 37 Employer: MBAF, Certified Public Accountants and Advisors Title: Director (Audit department) City/State: Miami, Florida Website: www.mbafcpa.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/cpambaf Professional Associations/Memberships (please include any leadership roles): AICPA – American Institute of Certified Public Accountants FICPA – Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants CCPA – Colegio de Contadores Públicos Autorizados de Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Society of...…
August 20, 2017
August 2017 Accounting & Audit Channel
Miscommunication plagues even the most established global businesses. Without proper and effective communication tactics, a team comprised of top tier talent will eventually fall flat and miss the mark.
August 18, 2017
The Three Most Misunderstood Tax Deductions (Even for Tax Professionals)
Each year during tax time the “most overlooked” tax deductions get a lot of press. And every year the lists include the same deductions, such as state sales tax, student loan interest, job hunting costs, and moving expenses.
August 17, 2017
Lindsay Stevenson, CPA, CGMA – 2017 40 Under 40 Honoree
Lindsay Stevenson, CPA, CGMA Age: 35Employer: 1st Financial Bank USATitle: Vice President – Finance & TaxCity/State: Dakota Dunes, South Dakota Listen to this podcastProfessional Associations/Memberships: (1) AICPA – (a) general council (member-at-large) 2018-2021; (b) YMLC (Young Members Leadership Committee) Vice Chair; (c) WIEC (Women’s Initiatives Executive Committee) member; (d) DIEP (Depository Institutions Expert Panel) member....…
August 17, 2017
Ashley Britton, CPA – 2017 40 Under 40 Honoree
Ashley Britton, CPA Age: 35 Employer: AICPA Title: Lead Manager, Not-for-Profit Content Development — Public Accounting City/State: Durham, NC Website: www.aicpa.org Twitter: @albbritton81 Professional Associations/Memberships: I am a member of the AICPA and the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants. I have served as a member of the Accounting and Auditing committee and Not-for-Profit...…
August 17, 2017
Benjamin “Bo” Garner, CPA, MBA – 2017 40 Under 40 Honoree
Benjamin “Bo” Garner, CPA, MBA Age: 31 Employer: PBMares, LLP Title: Assurance Manager/Co-leader Not-for-Profit Services City/State: Newport News, VA Website: www.pbmares.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/bo_garner Professional Associations/Memberships (please include any leadership roles): Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 2017 graduate of LEAD Peninsula, member Association of Fundraising Professionals, Hampton Roads Chapter finance committee North Suffolk Rotary Club sergeant...…
August 17, 2017
Scott Hoppe, CPA, DBA – 2017 40 Under 40 Honoree
Scott Hoppe, CPA, DBA Age: 29Employer: Hoppe TaxTitle: OwnerCity/State: San Francisco, CAWebsite: hoppetax.com Listen to this podcast Professional Associations/Memberships:AICPA memberCalCPA member and Trustee on the board of the CalCPA Education Foundation Paragraph summarizing your Career highlights I was lucky to work at Blast Zone, a small business toy manufacturer and online retailer, while in high...…
August 17, 2017
Joshua Lance, CPA, CGMA – 2017 40 Under 40 Honoree
Joshua Lance, CPA, CGMA Age: 34Employer: Lance CPA GroupTitle: Managing DirectorChicago, Illinoislancecpa.com Listen to this podcast Professional Associations/Memberships (please include any leadership roles): Illinois CPA Society – Accounting Principles Group committee member; AICPA; Thriveal CPA Network Paragraph summarizing your Career highlights Joshua D. Lance, CPA, CGMA is the Managing Director of Lance CPA Group, a...…
August 15, 2017
Withum Sees Success in Advising IPO Clients
According to Audit Analytics, there were a total of 64 IPOs in U.S. markets between April 1st and June 30th, of which 27 were non-Big Four clients. Thus far in 2017, the overall amount raised has surpassed all of 2016 by $3 billion and the total ...