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The Most Powerful Women in Accounting Awards, now in their 12th year, were created by CPA Practice Advisor to promote and support the success of women leaders as part of its broader mission of sustaining the profession.
October 23, 2012
Kristy Short, Ed.D President, RWC360, LLCPartner & Chief Marketing Officer, RootWorks, LLCYpsilanti, MI www.rwc360.com; www.RootWorks.com Social Media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/rwc360; Twitter: twitter.com/kristyshort; LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kristyshortsas Educational Background: Bachelor of Science (Tennessee & Eastern Michigan Univ.), Master of Arts, Doctorate of Education (Eastern Michigan University) Professional Associations/Memberships: Chamber of Commerce Hobbies: Guitar, song writing, singing, biking, writing,...…
October 23, 2012
Lisa D. Traina, CPA, CITP, CGMA President (Owner): Traina & AssociatesBaton Rouge, LAwww.TrainaCPA.com Educational Background: BS Computer Science, LSU 1982, minor in Accounting; LSU Graduate School of Banking, 1995. Professional Associations/Memberships: AICPA; Louisiana Society of CPAs, Current President Elect; LSU 100 Fastest Growing Tiger Led Businesses (2011 & 2012); LSU Computer Science Alumni Advisory Board;...…
October 23, 2012
Marianna Mooney, CPA Partner: MayerMeinberg, LLPSyosset, NYwww.mayermeinberg.com Social Media: facebook.com/pages/MayerMeinberg-LLP/213851215342112; twitter.com/MayerMeinberg Educational Background: BA, St. John’s UniversityProfessional Associations/Memberships: AICPA, NYSSCPA, National Association of Professional WomenHobbies: Spending time with my family, Beach ————————– Click here to see the other honoreesof the 2012 “Most Powerful Womenin Accounting” awards. ————————– Q&A: Studies show that more women than ever...…
October 23, 2012
Maria (Mia) Thomas, CPA President: Mia A. Thomas, P.A.Orlando, Floridawww.miathomascpa.com Social Media: Mia Thomas on facebook and LinkedIN; miacpa27 on twitter Educational Background: BSBA Accounting University of Central Florida Professional Associations/Memberships: AICPA, FICPA Hobbies: Watching my children play sports, Jewelry designer, golf, & piano. ————————– Click here to see the other honoreesof the 2012 “Most...…
October 23, 2012
Michelle Golden, CPF – Certified Professional Facilitator President: Golden Practices Inc.St Louis, MO Blog: www.goldenpractices.com Website: www.goldenpracticesinc.com Social Media: www.facebook.com/GoldenPractices; Twitter: @michellegolden; LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/michellegolden Educational Background: Columbia College, management and marketing Professional Associations/Memberships: Current: International Association of Facilitators (past board of directors, past US Regional Representative); Past: Association for Accounting Marketing (past board of directors,...…
October 23, 2012
Monika Miles, CPA, MST President: Labhart Miles Consulting Group, Inc.San Jose, CAwww.labhartmiles.com Social Media: linkedin.com/in/monikamiles; Facebook: Monika Poessiger Miles and/or Labhart Miles Consulting Group; On Twitter: @monika_miles Educational Background: BBA – Accounting/Finance – University of Texas at El Paso; Masters of Science in Taxation – San Jose State University. Professional Associations/Memberships: American Society of Women...…
October 23, 2012
Robin Rokuson, CPA, TEP Partner (In-Charge of Tax Group):Gettry Marcus Stern & Lehrer, CPA, P.C.Woodbury, NY www.gmslny.com Educational Background: MBA, St. John’s University; BA, Brooklyn College Professional Associations/Memberships: NYSSCPA, AICPA, STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, NAEPC (The National Association of Estate Planners & Councils) Hobbies: Walking ————————– Click here to see the other...…
October 23, 2012
Sandra Wiley, SPHRKolbe Certified Master Instructor Shareholder and COO: Boomer Consulting, Inc.Manhattan, KSwww.boomer.comwww.thinkplangrow.net Social Media: FB: sandra.wiley@boomer.com, Twitter: @sandrawiley,LI: sandra.wiley@boomer.com Educational Background: Bachelors in Human Resource Management from Friends University Professional Associations/Memberships: Society for Human Resource Management; AAA – Association of Accounting Administrators; Strategic Coach – Program for Entrepreneurs; Kolbe Corp Hobbies: Golf, Reading –...…
October 23, 2012
Sharada Bhansali Co-founder and Executive VP: AccountantsWorldHauppauge, NYwww.AccountantsWorld.com Educational Background: MA Engineering, University of Buffalo; MA Mathematics, University of Buffalo Hobbies: yoga, cooking ————————– Click here to see the other honoreesof the 2012 “Most Powerful Womenin Accounting” awards. ————————– Q&A Studies show that more women than ever are graduating with accounting degrees, but few are...…
October 23, 2012
Stacy I. Kildal Professional Certifications: Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor Owner/Operator: Kildal Services LLC Co-Founder/Co-Host: Radio Free QuickBooks Waterford, MI www.kildalservices.com www.radiofreeqb.com Social Media: Twitter: @StacyKildal and @RadioFreeQB ; www.linkedin.com/in/kildalservices Professional Associations/Memberships: Intuit Trainer and Writer Network Hobbies: Biking, reading. ————————– Click here to see the other honoreesof the 2012 “Most Powerful Womenin Accounting” awards. ————————–...…
October 23, 2012
Teresa Mackintosh, CPA Executive Vice President, General Manager, Tax Business Unit CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business Dallas, TX www.cchgroup.com Social Media: @tmackintosh, Teresa Mackintosh Educational Background: BBA & MBA – University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Professional Associations/Memberships: AICPA, American Marketing Association Hobbies: Exercise, good wine, a gazillion kid events ————————– Click here to see the...…
October 23, 2012
Tracy Gaspardo Mortenson, J.D., CPA Director, Electronic Publishing Development- CCH, a Wolters Kluwer businessRiverwoods, IL www.cchgroup.com Social Media: @MortensonTracy, www.linkedin.com/pub/tracy-mortenson/8/268/87a Professional Associations: AICPAEducational Background: J.D., Georgetown University Law Center; B.S. in Accounting, University of Illinois Hobbies: Jogging, softball, remediation and dispute resolution for those under 10, reading, travel, coaching. ————————– Click here to see the...…