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Community Leader
Michael Baumert
Member Since 2017
Community Contributors
Vanessa Burke
Member Since 2018
Levi Gibson
Member Since 2010
Elisa Gin
Member Since 2004
Gary Heinfeld
Member Since 1979
Brian Hemmerle
Member Since 2009
Ben Hur
Member Since 2010
Keith Orr
Member Since 1981
Jennifer Shields
Member Since 1997
Gerald Snyder
Member Since 1971
Jaimie Soulvie
Member Since 1983
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News & Events
A Legacy in Education: Meet the 2024 Honorary Members
March 01, 2024
Bob Kilpatrick and Nancy Wilburn are Certified Public Accountants turned educators who have touched the lives of thousands of accounting students. Today, their students are leaders, firm partners, recruiters, advisory council members and more. In the ASCPA’s 90-year history, Kilpatrick and Wilburn are recognized in 2024 as the 10th and 11th Honorary Members, selected for their impact on Arizona’s accounting profession.
Important GASB Highlights
December 13, 2023
In preparing for the upcoming Governmental Accounting Conference, there are two sessions where the GASB will be front-and-center: The annual GASB Update and GASB: 2024 Implementation Issues and Beyond. David Bean breaks down the most important updates.