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Elizabeth Pittelkow Kittner, CPA, CITP, CGMA, DTM – 2020 40 Under 40 Honoree
V.P. of Finance and HR
International Legal Technology Association (ILTA)
https://www.iltanet.org
Career highlights:
- Passing the CPA Exam
- Working in public, corporate, and nonprofit accounting
- Attending AICPA’s Leadership Academy
- Earning my CITP and CGMA designations
- Achieving DTM status in Toastmasters
- Serving as a volunteer leader for the AICPA and Illinois CPA Society
- Speaking at AICPA’s Conferences
- Speaking at Illinois CPA Society’s Conferences
- Writing for Illinois CPA Society’s INSIGHT Magazine
- Editing for The Journal of Accountancy
- Participating in Leadership Academy 2.0
- Participating in the Young Leaders Accounting Think Tank
- Contributing to philanthropic and nonprofit organizations
- Mentoring others
- AICPA Outstanding Young CPA Award honoring Maximo Mukelabai
- CPA Practice Advisor’s Most Powerful Women in Accounting
- CPA Practice Advisor’s 40 Under 40
What are you doing to make a difference in the profession, your community, the world?
I teach, write, and advise about topics important to the accounting profession like applying for government aid, promoting ethics, and developing strategic skills like effective communication. I serve on committees where I can contribute to the strategy of the accounting profession to maintain its success. I look for opportunities to make a difference in the lives of individuals, which can be something as simple as listening or can be as formal as mentoring or coaching. I support nonprofit organizations that are improving communities and individual lives.
Favorite books/websites/podcasts/speakers:
Books: “Unleashed: The Unapologetic Leader’s Guide to Empowering Everyone Around You” by Frances Frei and Anne Morriss, “Honest to Greatness: How Today’s Greatest Leaders Use Brutal Honesty to Achieve Massive Success” by Peter Kozodoy
Websites: https://www.ted.com, https://www.forbes.com/forbeswomen
Speakers: Simon Sinek (Leadership), Amy Cuddy (Body Language and Communication), John O’Leary (Live Inspired)
See all of the 2020 “40 Under 40” honorees.
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