40 Under 40 Honoree: Teresa Mackintosh, CPA.CITP – 34

Education – MBA, Univ. Michigan; BBA, Univ. Michigan
Family – Husband Craig; daughter Avery 2.
Hobbies & Interests – Running, reading, cooking,
technology gadget enthusiast.
Professional Affiliations – AICPA, American Marketing
Association, Direct Marketing Association.

What peers, clients and friends say about Teresa:
Teresa has a strong work ethic and is dedicated and driven to succeed both academically
and professionally. She is a good listener, honest, fair, and dedicated to the
needs of her colleagues and clients. Teresa is a stellar example of professional
leadership and someone dedicated to continually educating the profession on
advanced technologies and best practices. With 13 years of experience in the
tax and accounting profession, Teresa has worked as a tax consultant for Price
Waterhouse, been active in public speaking and educational seminars, and has
risen to the rank of Vice President of Marketing at Thomson Tax & Accounting.

What technology or business process does Teresa see affecting the tax
and accounting profession in the next five years?
“The tax and accounting profession has experienced a progressive transition
toward integrated workflow processes over the last few years ——
a trend that will continue over the next five years and beyond. The focus on
workflow has had a major impact on how accountants conduct business and the
technology used to support daily procedures. More and more firms are taking
advantage of innovative technologies and Internet-based services to support
an integrated workflow, as well as reap the benefits of paperless processes,
which ultimately lead to significant increases in productivity and profitability.
I see this trend continuing over the next several years.”