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February 5, 2024 

Dr. Holly R. Hawk, PhD, CPA, CGMA – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree Clinical Assistant ProfessorClemson Universityhttps://www.clemson.edu/business/about/profiles/hrhawk Career Highlights What are you doing to make a difference in the profession, your community, the world?In my volunteer endeavors, I lead with genuine dedication, seeing each role as an opportunity for personal growth and impactful contributions. As...…

February 5, 2024 

Nick Pasquarosa – 2023 “20 Under 40” Influencer Founder & CEOBookkeeper360www.bookkeeper360.com Career HighlightsNick founded Bookkeeper360 in 2012, which has grown to be trusted by 1,500+ small businesses nationwide to handle their accounting and back office. With a fully remote workforce spanning across 25+ states, Nick’s leadership has guided Bookkeeper360 to continued year-over-year growth while innovating...…

February 5, 2024 

Robyn K. Fuller-Butler, CPA – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree PartnerJ&F Advisors, PLLCwww.jandfadvisors.com Career HighlightsIntuit Partner Council, MICPA Award for Diversity and Inclusion, MICPA Feature Member, Started MACRS nonprofit, appointed to AICPA board of examiners.  What are you doing to make a difference in the profession, your community, the world?I am highly committed to financial...…

February 5, 2024 

Goran Gmitrovic, EA – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree FounderOutlook Accounting & Taxes LLP, and SimpliFlow LLCwww.outlookat.comwww.simpliflow.tax Career HighlightsMy journey with Outlook Accounting and Taxes has been nothing short of extraordinary. Since its inception 12 years ago, with just three clients, the firm has undergone an exceptional transformation, achieving an astounding 438% growth in both...…

February 5, 2024 

Mick Nijher, CPA, CTP, MST – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree CEOUnity Business Advisorshttps://www.unity.cpa/  Career Highlights What are you doing to make a difference in the profession, your community, the world?Addressing the talent shortage and burnout in accounting, I am committed to help reshape the industry’s narrative by guiding fellow CPAs towards building modern and...…

February 5, 2024 

Matthew Heggem – 2023 “20 Under 40” Influencer Founder & CEO10kCreators.com Career HighlightsLast year, I continued to build 10kCreators.com, a social enterprise whose mission is to improve financial wellness in the Arts. I increased the number of clients served, expanded our offerings to support both individual artists and arts nonprofits, and partnered with arts leaders...…

February 5, 2024 

Rosyln H. Banks, EA – 2023 40 Under 40 Honoree Chief Financial OfficerAdelaide Rose, LLCwww.AdelaideRoseTax.com Career HighlightsAfter graduating from The College of William & Mary, Roslyn was hired as a financial analyst into an early talent leadership program at Wells Fargo. She studied abroad in Adelaide, South Australia and Cape Town, South Africa. While earning...…

February 5, 2024 

Mark Edmondson, FCA – 2023 20 Under 40 Influencer President & CEOInflo Softwarewww.inflosoftware.com/ Career Highlights Mark’s passion to advance the relevance of external audit services has driven Inflo’s impressive global growth to date. Since leaving PwC Mark has established Inflo as a disruptive challenger to the large, established technology vendors supporting CPA firms. The launch...…

Accounting February 4, 2024 

AICPA News is a round-up of recent announcements from the association.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

February 4, 2024 

Katie Thomas, CPA – 2022 “40 Under 40” Honoree OwnerLeaders Online, LLChttps://leaders-online.com Recent ActivitiesI’ve been instrumental in addressing two critical challenges in the accounting sector. First, I worked to address the talent acquisition dilemma through an organic inbound recruitment strategy, which several top 300 accounting firms have successfully deployed to attract and retain top talent....…

February 4, 2024 

Susan Allen, CPA, CITP – 2023 40 Under 40 Honoree Senior Director, Tax Agency Relationship ManagementDayforceDayforce – Global HCM Software | Dayforce Career Highlights:As a life-long learner and CPA profession advocate, I aim to drive progression in areas such as technology, environmental and social governance, and tax administration. I currently work at Dayforce and am...…

February 3, 2024 

NJCPA members visit their local high school or their alma mater to discuss the many ways businesses and individuals rely on CPAs for financial strategies and advice.

Isaac M. O'Bannon