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Jonathan Grover highlights the crucial role of OSCPA's advocacy in the State of Oregon to promote and protect the value of the CPA designation and equip CPAs for success as a key motivation for his service on the board of directors.

Meet Alyssa Downs, a newly certified CPA with a passion for helping small businesses thrive. With her dedication to continuous learning and staying ahead in the ever-evolving world of accounting, Alyssa is ready to make a big impact.

What inspires the next generation of CPAs to pursue the profession? For 2024 OSCPA Educational Foundation Scholarship recipient Julian Harris, it is all about helping others succeed.

How do you prepare for a career in accounting? Hear from aspiring CPA and, 2024 Deloitte LLP (BIPOC) Scholarship recipient Javier Ruiz on his journey to licensure.

Melisha Perera, a student at Portland State University is the winner of the Surgent CPA Exam Review Course Scholarship quarterly drawing for a complimentary review course valued at $1,299.

OSCPA Board member Yvonne Zbranak of Silverline LLP, shares her enthusiasm for connecting with diverse professionals and advancing the accounting field. Reflecting on her early career, she emphasizes the importance of accuracy, adaptability, and engagement within the CPA profession.

In order to excel as a CPA, 2024 John & Catherine Knox Accounting Scholarship recipient and University of Oregon student Jake Yan aims to lead with care and integrity for his clients.

In all aspects of his life, 2024 Fluence PC Scholarship recipient and George Fox University student Brayden Lewton strives to exemplify integrity, reliability, and professionalism.

Jacelyn Lim, a 2024 Deloitte LLP Scholarship recipient from The OSCPA Educational Foundation, is an aspiring CPA studying at Portland State University. With a passion for financial analysis, she is dedicated to helping businesses optimize their finances and supporting individuals with financial challenges.

University of Portland student and 2024 Perkins & Co Scholarship recipient, Alondra Ruiz Contreras, shares a generational passion for accounting, inspired by her family's legacy. Following her mother and brother's footsteps, she embodies success through positivity and care for her community.

Kajsa Merz, a 2024 SingerLewak LLP Scholarship recipient and Oregon State University student, attributes her accounting success to her parents' hard work. Beyond her professional goals, Kajsa finds joy in traveling to expand her horizons.

What is a CPA? Follow a day in the life of Natalie Heacock, President & CFO of Patrick Lumber Company, as she balances strategic meetings, soccer practices, and unexpected challenges—all while strengthening family bonds and fostering industry connections.

Recipient of the Jones & Roth PC Scholarship from The OSCPA Educational Foundation, Ciera Johnson expresses gratitude to her mentors at Oregon State University who believed in her potential even when she struggled to see it herself.

As a first-generation student at Portland State University and the recipient of the 2024 William F. Holdner Memorial Scholarship, Kelsey Rundorff is dedicated to empowering others through financial literacy.

Corban University student and 2024 REDW LLC Scholarship recipient, Bo Davis, draws inspiration from his parents in his pursuit of accounting. "They always taught me to find something I love to do, and I never have to work in my life."

Portland State University student Jontaya Ward shares how receiving the 2024-25 PCAOB scholarship is shaping her personal ambitions and journey in accounting.

A record 676 students have been named PCAOB Scholars for the 2024-2025 academic year, marking the largest group in the program's history. Congratulations to OSCPA members Ciera Johnson, Javier Ruiz, Uriel Torres-Torres, and Jontaya Ward for their well-deserved recognition as 2024-25 PCAOB Scholars!

As an OSCPA Board member, Harriet Strothers, Delap LLP, highlights the importance of embracing creative thinking to drive evolution within the accounting profession.

Introducing Sean Funk, a newly certified CPA! Sean is ready to take on the accounting world with the deep industry knowledge he gained studying for the exam. In his current role at McDonald Jacobs PC, he finds completing tax returns particularly rewarding, as he views each one as a unique puzzle to solve.

To Dominic Ste. Marie of Dougall Conradie LLC, the role of a CPA is much more than a title. It signifies serving as a trusted and dependable advisor to his clients, ready to assist wherever needed. It also represents a substantial personal achievement, one that required significant sacrifice and dedication.