The American Institute of CPAs (AIPCA) honored 17 CPAs during its 2019 conference in Las Vegas. Elizabeth Woodward of Dean Dorton Allen Ford and William Fellows of Deloitte were named Volunteers of the Year. The remaining honorees received the Forensic and Valuation Services Standing Ovation award, which highlights the achievements of young CPAs ages 40 and under. Barbara Andrews of AIPCA praised the young award winners for their contributions to their communities. Winners came from all across the US, including New Orleans, Houston, Minneapolis and Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Key Takeaways:
- Woodward is a senior member of Dean Dorton Allen Ford, where she specializes in forensic accounting and litigation consulting and support.
- Woodward and Fellows, in addition to being experts in forensic accounting, have also helped shape trajectory of the field by developing new credentials.
- Standing Ovation winners must be under 40, and generally are nominated by their managers.
“Elizabeth Woodward and William Fellows were named Volunteers of the Year, while 15 young CPAs received the Forensic and Valuation Services Standing Ovation award for their contributions to their specialty areas and local communities.”
