Accounting February 28, 2026
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February 5, 2024
Ashley V. Johnson, CPA, EA – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree
Ashley V. Johnson, CPA, EA – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree Founding PartnerJ&F Advisors, PLLCwww.jandfadvisors.com Career HighlightsAshley Johnson, a Founding Partner and strategic leader at J&F Advisors, PLLC, is committed to advancing the firm’s mission and elevating it among the top CPA firms in Detroit. In her capacity, she effectively oversees revenues, manages cash flow,...…
February 5, 2024
Rosey Flaherty, CPA, MSA – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree
Rosey Flaherty, CPA, MSA – 2023 40 Under 40 Honoree Tax SupervisorBPMhttps://www.bpm.com Career Highlights What are you doing to make a difference in the profession, your community, the world?Fueled by a profound passion for the accounting profession, I curate insightful videos on “CPA Career Paths” Youtube & Podcast. These videos showcase diverse CPA journeys, covering...…
February 5, 2024
Sripal Jain, CPA, CA – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree
Sripal Jain, CPA, CA – 2023 40 Under 40 Honoree Co-Founder / Managing DirectorSimandhar Educationwww.simandhareducation.com Career HighlightsIn the past year, I achieved significant milestones in the field of education and professional development. I was honored to be selected as a speaker for data analytics at AICPA Engage in Las Vegas, representing India as the sole...…
February 5, 2024
Wassia Kamon, CPA, CMA, MBA – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree
Wassia Kamon, CPA, CMA, MBA – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree VP of Finance and ControllerThe Low Income Investment Fundhttps://www.liifund.org/ Career HighlightsBeginning my career in public accounting, I quickly transitioned to corporate accounting and Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), taking on progressive leadership roles across manufacturing, technology, and pharmaceutical industries. This year, I embraced a...…
February 5, 2024
Alexandria Romero, CPA, MPAcc – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree
Alexandria Romero, CPA, MPAcc – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree Director of FinanceCity of Pueblo, COwww.pueblo.us Professional Association RolesAmerican Institute Certified Public Accountants (AICPA Council Member At-Large, Emerging Professional Initiative Committee Past Chair, Benevolent Fund Committee Trustee, Edge Planning Committee Member, Government Auditing and Accounting Conference Planning Committee), Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants (Educational...…
February 5, 2024
Charlene Rhinehart, CPA, PMP – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree
Charlene Rhinehart, CPA, PMP – 2023 40 Under 40 Honoree Personal Finance Editor, GoodRxwww.goodrx.comIllinois CPA Society Vice Chair Tax Exec. Committee Career HighlightsAt GoodRx, a website and app that allows you to compare prescription drug prices and find coupons at over 70,000 pharmacies across the United States, I am proud to collaborate with a team...…
February 5, 2024
Dr. Sean Stein Smith, Ph.D, CPA, CMA, CFE, CGMA – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree
Assistant ProfessorCity University of New York (Lehman College)www.lehman.cuny.edu Career HighlightsIn the past year, building on my previous publications and speaking engagements I not only became a Certified Cryptocurrency Auditor, and completed an Executive Education Certificate at MIT specializing in AI and Business Strategy. Additionally I was named one of the Top 100 Most Influential People...…
February 5, 2024
Greg O’Brien, CPA, CTS – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree
Greg O’Brien, CPA, CTS – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree Co-CEOAnomaly CPAwww.anomalycpa.com Career Highlights Greg started Anomaly CPA in the Fall of 2018 with a vision to scale a fully remote firm working with the most innovative businesses and high growth entrepreneurs. Over the past 5 years, Greg along with Co-CEO John Malone has helped...…
February 5, 2024
Jeff Wilson II, CPA/PFS, CGMA, CFE, CDFA – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree
Jeff Wilson II – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree Founder & CEOGovieRates / The W2 GroupGovieRates.com Career Highlights What are you doing to make a difference in the profession, your community, the world?In the past year, I’ve focused on leveraging my expertise to benefit my firm and our community. I’ve volunteered with The Safe Sisters...…
February 5, 2024
Kari Hipsak, CPA, CGMA – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree
Kari Hipsak, CPA, CGMA – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree Sr. Manager of Quality ManagementGRF CPAs & Advisorswww.grfcpa.com Career HighlightsIn the past year I returned to working in a firm. It was one of the most difficult decisions as I truly loved my previous job in a professional organization, but I also needed new challenges...…
February 5, 2024
Dr. Danielle Booker, PhD, CPA – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree
Dr. Danielle Booker, PhD, CPA – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree Assistant Professor of AccountingLoyola University Chicago –Quinlan School of Businesshttps://www.luc.edu/quinlan/faculty/daniellebooker.shtml Career Highlights What are you doing to make a difference in the profession, your community, the world?In my role as an educator and mentor, I directly impact the next generation of accounting professionals, providing...…
February 5, 2024
Jessica McCracken – 2023 “20 Under 40” Influencer
Jessica McCracken – 2023 “20 Under 40” Influencer Strategy & Partnership Leader, Partner SegmentIntuit, Inc. Career Highlights What are you doing to make a difference in the profession, your community, the world? Current Professional Reading / ListeningCurrently reading:The Art of Gathering – Priya Parker,In my podcast rotation: Freakonomics Radio, Drink While You Think, The Accounting...…