The AICPA and CPA Practice Advisor's list of the 25 "Most Powerful Women in Accounting" includes three NYSSCPA members. Award recipients were judged based on the following characteristics: being a driving force for innovation and excellence; demonstrably contributing to the success of their own organization and the accounting profession as a whole; providing guidance and leadership to contribute to the growth of the profession; and effectively representing the accounting profession through civic and community outreach.

The NYSSCPA members among the list of 25 are:

* Lara Abrash, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte & Touche LLP
* Kelly Grier, U.S. Chair and Managing Partner, Americas Managing Partner, EY
* Tifphani White-King, Principal, National Tax Practice Leader, Mazars USA LLP

Congratulations to our members!