2016 Woman CPA of the Year Announced

Melody Feniks, CPA, CGMA, has been named the 2016 Woman CPA of the Year by the American Woman’s Society of Certified Public Accountants (AWSCPA). This award recognizes an individual for outstanding contributions to the accounting profession.

Melody’s passion for accounting began at nine years old when she was thrilled by the magic of the bank reconciliation. She knew then that accounting was for her and has pursued that passion energetically ever since. She became a partner at age 30 and is now the sole proprietor of Feniks & Company, LLC.

Melody is very active in many accounting associations as well as the local community. She served on the AICPA Private Company Practice Section (PCPS) Executive Committee for five years, and currently is a member of the PCPS forum. Melody also founded and chairs the PCPS Women’s Firm Owner Networking Group. She has served her State Society in a number of roles, notably as past President of the Alaska Society of CPAs, Chair of the Ethics Committee, and Liaison to the Alaska Board of Public Accountancy on behalf of the Society.