Women’s Initiative: Event Recap and Upcoming Events
By Emily Wetsel Once again, the Women’s Steering Committee is busy putting on educational (but FUN) events around Charlotte, NC....
AICPA, CIMA Members Approve Proposal to Advance Profession
Members of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) have overwhelmingly approved a proposal to create a new, international accounting association that will integrate operations of both organizations, while preserving the existing membership bodies. Voting concluded in separate AICPA and CIMA membership ballots on June 16 and a…
House Passes Bill to Prevent IRS From Collecting Names of Donors to Tax-Exempt Groups
The House passed Republican-backed legislation Tuesday that would prevent the Internal Revenue Service from requiring tax-exempt 501(c) organizations to disclose the names of donors on Form 990. The bill, introduced by House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee chairman Peter Roskam, R-Ill., comes in response to the IRS targeting scandal, when the IRS’s Exempt Organizations unit…
From Market Demand Emerges ABV and CFF Credentials
In response to increased market demand for specialized services and a recognition of the rapidly growing forensic accounting and business valuation disciplines, the Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV®) credential was created in 1997, and the Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF®) credential in 2008. The global demand for qualified forensic and valuation specialists continues to grow…
IRS to Delay Tax Refunds Involving EITC and ACTC Next Year
The Internal Revenue Service is warning tax professionals that next year, a new law will require the IRS to hold all Earned Income Tax Credit and Additional Child Tax Credit refunds until Feb. 15 as a safeguard against identity theft and tax fraud. The IRS pointed out the new law is likely to affect some…
Resume Tips and Tricks
It’s no secret that in today’s job market, your resume needs to set you apart as an exemplary candidate. A...
Amelia Hodges
Amelia plays a key role in ensuring that NCACPA events are inclusive, educational, and financially successful. Together with her dedicated team, she forges strong connections with firms, organizations, and students through outreach initiatives and by creating meaningful opportunities for engagement. A seasoned events professional, Amelia is the Past President of the Carolinas Chapter of Meeting…
Mary Kelly
Mary is one of the staff administrators for Coastal Peer Review, Inc., a peer review administrative entity created jointly by NCACPA and MACPA. Mary’s primary responsibilities include peer review acceptance, compliance, and working with the Coastal Peer Review Committee. She is a Raleigh native and a Meredith College graduate. Mary is happiest when at the…
Kathryn Kelly
Kathryn serves as a Marketing Specialist for NCACPA, where she develops and executes strategic marketing campaigns that support the association’s mission. With a talent for blending creativity and organization, she ensures projects run smoothly and messages are clear, compelling, and impactful. A North Carolina native and proud graduate of UNC Chapel Hill’s Hussman School of Journalism…
Nikki Vann
Nikki is a resident CPA at the association. She is responsible for all areas of accounting and finance as well as overseeing systems administration and the peer review program. She serves as staff liaison to the Foundation Board. Nikki made several stops around the US, working primarily in small and regional CPA firms before making Cary…
