Awards and Rankings

W. Michael Hsu, CPA.CITP, MSA — 29Founder & CEO, DeepSky | Entrepreneur’s Accounting DepartmentIrvine, California www.deepsky.co Education: M.S. Accountancy, Walsh College; B.A. Business Economics with Accounting Emphasis, University of California, Santa BarbaraProfessional Associations/Memberships: AICPA, EO Accelerator, Young Entrepreneur CouncilHobbies: Travel, entrepreneurship, cycling, CrossFit, cars, technology, and generally having a good time with good friends   […]

Kacee Johnson — 33Executive VP, Cloud9 Real TimeSan Diego, California www.cloud9realtime.com Education: University of Arizona – Bachelor of Arts with a double major in English Literature and Political Science; University of Phoenix – Masters of Business AdministrationHobbies: Traveling, Hiking, Water Sports and Pilates   What are the key areas of your firm that have seen […]

Kevin Roosa — 28Sales & Business Development Manager, Right NetworksHudson, New Hampshire            www.RightNetworks.com Education: Marquette University 2003-2007. Degrees: Information Technology & Supply Chain ManagementHobbies: I apparently enjoy being frustrated by the game of golf as I continue to do it on a regular basis. I do love being outside, so I will frequently go out […]

Louie Calvin — 37Product Manager — Accounting CS, Thomson Reuters Tax & AccountingDexter, Michigan cs.ThomsonReuters.com Education: BA in Accounting from Adrian College, Adrian, MIHobbies: Hunting, Fishing, Snowmobiling   What are the key areas of your firm that have seen the greatest change in workflow over the past few years? Are you using automated workflow tools? […]

Matt Patrick, CPA — 39Managing Member, Patrick Accounting and Tax Services, PLLCGermantown, TN and Nashville, TN www.patrickaccounting.com, www.typepad.com/theaddaccountant Education: MS in Accounting from University of Memphis; BA Huntingdon CollegeProfessional Associations/Memberships: President, Professional Association of Small Business Accountants; Member, American Academy of Accounting and Tax Professionals; Member, NATPMember, Tennessee Society of CPAsHobbies: Tennis, Golf, Red Sox […]

Melanie Geist, CPA, CGMA — 37Partner, Porter & Geist LPSan Antonio, Texas www.PorterandGeist.com Education: Master of Taxation, University of Texas at San Antonio Bachelor of Commerce and Business Administration, University of AlabamaProfessional Associations/Memberships: AICPA, Texas Society of CPAs, NASEHobbies: Running, Travel, Wine, Food, Relationships   What are the key areas of your firm that have […]

Merrill J. Taylor, CPA—34Tax Manager, Wisan, Smith, Racker & Prescott, LLPSalt Lake City, Utah www.wsrp.com Education: MAcc, Tax, Brigham Young University; B.S. Accounting, Brigham Young UniversityProfessional Associations/Memberships: AICPA, UACPA, Salt Lake Estate Planning CouncilHobbies: Scuba Diving, Hiking, Backpacking, Family   What are the key areas of your firm that have seen the greatest change in […]

Joshua Dubrow, CPA — 31Senior Manager, Nussbaum Yates Berg Klein & Wolpow, LLPMelville, NY www.nybkw.com Education: B.S. Accounting, Pennsylvania State UniversityProfessional Associations/Memberships: Chair – NYSSCPA Small Business Outreach Committee; Member: AICPA, NYSSCPA, LISTnetHobbies: Philanthropy: Founder of the JAD Fund (www.jadfund.org), Golf, Family and Friends What are the key areas of your firm that have seen […]