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Board member Tricia Duncan of Jones & Roth PC encourages the profession to continue to innovate in how we bring new CPAs into the profession.

Board member Michael Lortz looks forward to continuing the good work that OSCPA leaders have done in the past.

From racing in the fast lane to chairing the OSCPA Board of Directors, we're excited to share our first interview with John Hawkins, the 2024-25 Board Chair. In this interview, we'll explore John's professional journey, from his early accounting career to his current role as board chair. Delve into the key milestones, challenges, and wisdom he's gathered along the way.

As the 2024-25 Chair of the Board of Directors, John Hawkins is assuming a pivotal role in a time of transformation for the accounting profession. With over 38 years of tax expertise, John is well-equipped to navigate the challenges ahead and champion growth and resilience for the Oregon CPA community. Congratulations, John!

Board member Megan Kurz shares what she's looking forward to about serving on the Board this year.

Kelly Bosch is a proud 2nd generation Duck, and a key figure in propelling The University of Oregon Foundation forward. With her CPA expertise, passion for giving back, and deep-rooted alignment with UO's mission, Kelly is shaping a brighter future for students, faculty, and subsequent programs. Learn how her dedication and commitment to UO's mission are making a difference.

Congratulations to Kieran Mako, winner of the UWorld Accounting quarterly CPA Exam Review drawing! Kieran is an aspiring CPA currently pursuing a B.S. in Accounting from George Fox University. Outside of academics, Kieran loves music, coffee, quality time with friends and family, and the Pacific Northwest.

Join us in celebrating Jennifer Gragg, a rockstar mother and newly licensed CPA at CliftonLarsonAllen! As a rising professional, Jennifer is exhilarated by the endless puzzles of accounting. However, navigating the complexities of work-life balance as a woman in accounting can be tiresome.

For our final Black History Month feature, we are grateful to honor Charles Wilhoite. As seasoned industry leader, Charles watched the CPA profession blossom from counting diversity with 10 fingers, to a community full of opportunities. Through his time working with clients, peers, and non-profits, Charles discovered the secret to becoming a superhero, "If young Black students, adults, and professionals can see me, I guarantee that some of them will believe they can be me—not special, but visible—a superpower that is wonderfully contagious".

To celebrate Black History Month, we are excited to spotlight Grace Charles, an OSCPA member that embodies "paying it forward". As mentor to her peers at McDonald Jacobs, Grace redefines the workplace by centering cultural authenticity and resilience.

As a new CPA, Maddie Glass advocates for the next generation of CPAs to embrace every opportunity that comes your way, even if it feels uncomfortable. In her time amidst her peers at Delap LLP and OSCPA, Maddie has found that the most challenging experiences become valuable lessons to share with future accountants. Congratulations to Maddie for obtaining her license while offering her community the same unwavering support she had on her journey to becoming a CPA.

Cheers to Brooke Deering on earning her CPA license! As she sets out on this exciting new chapter in her career, Brooke is grateful to have such a strong, supportive community at Jones & Roth PC and OSCPA. The sky is the limit, and we can not wait to see what you do next, Brooke!

Welcome in 2024 with OSCPA Chair Tracy Allen and join our community in shaping what it means to be a CPA in the new year. 

Meet Julie DeCourcey-Bell of McDonald Jacobs PC, and join us in celebrating her recent accomplishment as a newly licensed CPA! As a Portland local, one of the most inspirational and joyous aspects of Julie's career is her ability to support nonprofits in the city she grew up in.

Portland State University student and one of the Yaeger CPA Review course single-part winners, Rebecca Mintz is excited to celebrate graduation and ace her CPA exam in 2024.

From Portland State University to Jack W Olds & Company LLP, and part-time world traveler, Lawrence Unkeowannulack exemplifies the power of dedication. With help from the Yaeger CPA Review course, Lawrence is committed to continually expanding his knowledge as he prepares for the CPA exam under its new format.

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Joylyn Ankeney encourages us to expand our definitions of professionalism wide enough to reach inclusive and unrelenting representation across cultures, "The more visibility we have to alternate ideas of what it can look like to show up as a professional the more space we create for people to join us here."

Shy Montoya, one of the Yaeger CPA Review course single-part winners, is eager to wrap up her pursuit of the CPA credential by passing the CPA exam.

After attending the Career Showcase this Fall, 2023 recipient of the Isler Northwest LLC Scholarship, Corban University student Kayla Moore is ready to take the CPA profession by storm.

When passion meets purpose, incredible things happen. Congratulations to Hannah Krantz, Corban University student and 2023 OSCPA Educational Foundation Recipient of the Dougall Conradie LLC Scholarship. As an aspiring CPA, Hannah looks forward to getting lost in the numbers so her clients can focus on what is most important to them.