Accounting Exploration:
Unveiling Pathways and Possibilities
💥 FREE Virtual Event 💥
Wednesday, November 8 ♦ 5:00-7:30 pm
This event directly targets college students, but is open to anyone interested in accounting or wanting to learn more.
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Agenda at a Glance
Meet the Host
Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, CPA, CGMA, CITP, CISA
KET Solutions, LLC
Kimberly is a Global Technology and Finance leader with over 30 years of career achievements. She is the Chief Executive Officer of KET Solutions, LLC, a consulting firm focused on business growth, innovation, strategy, transformation and inclusive leadership. Ellison-Taylor is a sought after keynote speaker and has received many awards and recognitions for her expertise and leadership including Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting and CPA Practice Advisor’s 25 Most Powerful Women in Accounting.
For almost 17 years, Ellison-Taylor served in global leadership roles for Oracle Corporation. Kimberly advised C-Suite Executives on cloud solutions that innovate and transform business. Ellison-Taylor is also an adjunct professor for Carnegie Mellon University’s Chief Information Officer Certificate program teaching Emerging Technologies & Innovation. She is also an independent board director.
Other professional achievements include tenure at Prince George’s County Government, KPMG, Motorola, and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Ellison-Taylor has an undergraduate degree in Information Systems from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, a MBA from Loyola University, an Accounting Certificate from the Community College of Baltimore County and a Master of Science from Carnegie Mellon University in Information Technology Management as well as a Chief Information Officer certificate. She is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Global Management Accountant, Certified Information Technology Professional and Certified Information Systems Auditor.
Kimberly has volunteered in the profession for over 20 years including leadership positions as Chairman of the American Institute of CPAs, Chairman of the Association of Certified Professional Accountants, and Chairman of the Maryland Association of CPAs. Kimberly is also the Chair for the AICPA’s National Commission on Diversity and Inclusion and is also the incoming President-elect for Beta Alpha Psi. Ellison-Taylor is also the Chairman of the Maryland Association of CPAs Education Foundation. Kimberly is a member of the board of advisors for several business schools.
Meet the Panelists
Denise R. Harding CPA, CFF, CFE
Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS)
Jess Bankhead, CPA
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
More information coming soon!
Learn more about Denise
Denise R. Harding CPA, CFF, CFE
Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS)
Denise Harding is a Forensic Accountant for the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) assigned to the Economic Crimes Field Office in Washington DC. She is responsible for conducting financial analytical and investigative support for criminal investigations affecting U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps personnel and resources worldwide. She has supported investigations involving espionage, counterintelligence, counterterrorism, corruption, procurement fraud, property crimes, and other domestic and international crimes.
Learn more about Jess
Jess Bankhead, CPA
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Jess is the Director of the Master of Accounting Program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. In his position, he also serves as the internship coordinator for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in accounting and finance. Jess is also a tax lecturer at the graduate level. Jess joined UNCG in 2022, bringing over 10 years of experience in public accounting. Prior to his role at UNCG, Jess worked as a tax manager at DMJPS, PLLC working with privately held businesses, individuals, trusts, and estates. Jess graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in accounting from Appalachian State University. Jess was a member of the NCACPA Young Professional Cabinet from 2020-2023 and held the position of Vice-Chair during his final year.
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