CPA Practice Advisor

NOV 2013

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POWERFUL WOMEN By Taija Jenkins, Associate Editor 25 Women Who are Powerhouses in the Accounting Profession T ake one look and it becomes evident that the world around us is changing at lightning speed. Cloud-based businesses. Mobile technology. Flexible work schedules. Streaming media. Working from anywhere, anytime. Tis change isn't tied to just one industry either, as any accounting professional will tell you. Te accounting profession has witnessed enormous change over the years and one of the major forces behind that change has been women. Last year, CPA Practice Advisor realized that women were not receiving the recognition they deserved despite their enormous infuence on the accounting profession. We became commited to honoring the women who are making the greatest impact in this profession with our frst annual Most Powerful Women in Accounting Awards. We are excited to, once again, recognize true powerhouses both inside and outside of the ofce. Te honorees of the 2013 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Award demonstrate true leadership and commitment though their professional contributions and initiatives, leadership and community involvement. It's impossible to work within the profession and not feel the impact that these women are making on the community. Several organizations and frms have started their own women's initiative programs aimed at honoring and sup- porting women in accounting. Despite some of the trials and roadblocks some of our honorees have had to face, they have succeeded in entering into the profession and making a name for themselves. Te 2013 honorees each have unique stories and contributions to the accounting world. While some may have had to overcome dated stereotypes and environments, others never felt a stigma associated with being a woman. However, they are all united in their passion for and desire to impact and grow not just the current state of accounting, but future professionals as well. These women are aware of the power that exists behind their knowledge and experience and they are more than willing to use it for the good of the profession. Yes, these women have changed the game of accounting and it will never be the same. Congratulations to the 2013 Most Powerful Women in Accounting. Learn more about the 2013 Most Powerful Women in Accounting at: www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com/11187918 GAIL PERRY, CPA Editor-in-Chief, AccoutingWeb JENNIFER KATRULYA, CPA CEO, BRMG KAREN ABRAMSON CEO, Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting The 2013 Honorees for the Most Powerful BETH A. WOOD, CPA EDI OSBORNE GALE CROSLEY, CPA State Auditor, North Carolina CEO, Mentor Plus President & CEO, Crosley Company Women in Accounting Awards are: CAROLYN MAZZENGA, CPA 18 ESTHER PHAHLA, CPA MICHELLE GOLDEN Partner, Marcum LLP President & CEO, Phahla CPA President, Golden Practices Inc. November 2013 • www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com

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