Advisory April 24, 2026
5 M&A Signals CPAs Should Be Watching for Their Clients in 2026
The choppiness of the M&A market is an opening, not an obstacle. Use it to build a stronger advisory foundation with the clients who need it most.
February 5, 2024
Andrew Root – 2023 “20 Under 40” Influencer
Andrew Root – 2023 “20 Under 40” Influencer Director of MembershipRightworkswww.Rightworks.com Current Career HighlightsAs the Director of Membership at Rightworks, a leading provider of cloud-based solutions for accounting firms, Andy Root oversees the strategic direction and execution of the membership program, which serves over 1,000 firms across the country. He leverages his 10+ years of...…
February 5, 2024
Bryan Kesler, CPA – 2023 “20 Under 40” Influencer
Bryan Kesler, CPA – 2023 “20 Under 40” Influencer FounderKesler CPA Reviewhttps://keslercpareview.com/ Career Highlights In 2023, the Kesler CPA Review team and I had the honor of being the CPA exam mentor of Jimmy Chilimigras, a 15 year old from Mississippi, and helping him become the youngest person to ever pass the CPA exam. Full...…
February 5, 2024
Dr. Holly Rhiannion Hawk, PhD, CPA, CGMA – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree
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
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
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
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
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
Mathew Heggem – 2023 “20 Under 40” Influencer
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
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
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 – Feb. 2024
AICPA News is a round-up of recent announcements from the association.
February 4, 2024
Katie Thomas, CPA – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree
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....…