Where Are They Now?
November 05, 2026
By Rosa Hernandez
The Arizona Foundation for Innovation and Education supports students pursuing accounting. Every year we award numerous students scholarships to support their academic endeavors. But what happens after they get the scholarship? Here are five scholarship recipients and where they are now.
Colin Rose
When Colin Rose was a junior at Northern Arizona University, his governmental accounting professor, Robin Mosness, introduced him to the AZ CPA Foundation scholarship. Mosness encouraged him to apply and inspired him to become a member of the ASCPA. The opportunity came at an important point in Rose’s education as he prepared to enter his senior year and take the next steps toward a career in accounting. The scholarship also introduced him to the ASCPA and the value of staying connected to the profession beyond the university classroom.
Today, Rose has graduated from NAU, earned his CPA license and is building his career in public accounting. He is entering his second year as an auditor at BeachFleishman, PLLC. For Rose, becoming an ASCPA member was about more than the scholarship itself — it was a way to remain connected to the profession and continue learning.
As he transitioned out of college, he recognized that he would no longer have the same access to professors and classmates who could keep him informed about accounting news and developments. ASCPA membership gave him a way to stay up to date and connected with the profession.
When he’s not working, Rose has a passion for the big screen. An avid moviegoer, he enjoys seeing new films in different theaters and searching for older movies at thrift stores and antique malls. It’s a hobby that gives him a chance to slow down and unwind outside of work.
Colin Rose has been an official ASCPA member for two years.
Annie Frank
Annie Frank first learned about the AZ CPA Foundation scholarship from Katie Maxwell, her professor at the University of Arizona’s Dhaliwal-Reidy School of Accountancy. Maxwell sent information about the scholarship to the accounting majors, and Frank applied the year before beginning her master’s program. Her connection to the ASCPA actually began even earlier, when she became a student member during her second year of college after an ASCPA representative spoke to the Accounting Student Association. For Frank, those early opportunities helped introduce her to the professional community beyond the university.
Since receiving the scholarship, Frank has checked off several major milestones. She completed both her bachelor’s and master’s, passed the CPA exam, began her full-time career and became a CPA. Frank is now a tax associate with Forvis Mazars and recently transferred from the firm’s Arizona office to Minneapolis.
Although Forvis Mazars is a large firm, she has enjoyed the close-knit atmosphere of both offices and the opportunity to build relationships with colleagues across tax, audit and consulting. She has also gained experience working with a variety of return types and client sizes, making her first year in the profession a particularly valuable learning experience.
Outside of work, Frank enjoys hiking, walking, painting and traveling. A self-described lifelong learner, she can often be found reading in the evenings. Her connection to the University of Arizona continues as well: she serves as a course facilitator, grading assignments and holding office hours for students. Between her professional growth, continued involvement in education and moving to a new city, Frank’s journey since receiving the scholarship has taken her well beyond the classroom — and she embraces the opportunities to learn along the way.
Annie Frank has been an official ASCPA member for three years.
Nathan Samuel Maynard, CPA
When Nathan Maynard was preparing for graduate school, a former University of Arizona professor introduced him to the AZ CPA Foundation scholarship. At the time, he was working in the university’s accounting department and looking for opportunities to help support his education. The scholarship became his first connection to the ASCPA and, as his career progressed, the ASCPA showed him the value of staying connected to the local accounting community. His coworkers also encouraged him to become a member, and because his employer covers his annual dues, Maynard says membership was an easy choice.
Since receiving the scholarship and graduating in 2018, Maynard’s professional and personal life have changed considerably. He moved to Phoenix, earned his CPA license, and joined Deloitte Tax’s Tempe office, where he is now a Senior Manager in the Multistate Tax Services practice. His work encompasses state and local income tax matters for clients across a wide range of industries, including investment management, semiconductors, airlines, real estate and professional sports. While his clients are spread throughout the country, he especially enjoys working with clients in the Valley and being involved in the local business community.
Outside of work, Maynard enjoys golf and spending time at the gym, although both hobbies have taken a temporary back seat as he and his wife adjust to life with their new son, who was born earlier this summer.
Looking back on his own career path, Maynard encourages aspiring accountants to pursue the CPA license even if they don’t plan to remain in public accounting. He believes the designation retains significant value throughout a career and can open doors to new opportunities.
Nathan Maynard has been an official ASCPA member for six years.
Paige Winslow
Paige Winslow (previously Denton) first encountered the ASCPA as a senior accounting major at the University of Arizona. Faculty members in the Eller College of Management shared information about the ASCPA and the AZ CPA Foundation scholarship opportunities with students, prompting her to apply. She was fortunate to receive the scholarship, which went on to help support her Master of Accounting degree. The scholarship also became her entry point into ASCPA membership and the broader Arizona CPA community.
The scholarship helped Winslow pursue her MACC degree while preparing for the CPA exam. She had previously completed a summer internship with EY in 2021, and after graduating from the UofA’s MACC program in spring 2022, she joined EY as an Audit Staff. She was able to take the CPA exams while completing her master’s degree before beginning her full-time career, a combination she found particularly beneficial. Applying concepts from her coursework to her CPA studies — and vice versa — helped reinforce what she was learning.
Today, Winslow is an Audit Senior at EY’s Phoenix office, primarily serving clients in the technology industry. She particularly values the people she works with and the firm’s emphasis on collaboration, quality, professional development and team wellbeing. She is also enjoying the opportunity to see how rapidly evolving AI technology is affecting the audit profession, both through its use by clients and its potential to create efficiencies within audit work.
Winslow has also embraced one of Arizona’s favorite pastimes: golf. Over the past couple of years, she has taken up the sport with her husband, describing it as equally challenging and fun. As she continues to build her career, she remains grateful for the Arizona CPA community and the talented professionals who have offered guidance along the way. She also welcomes opportunities to connect with other CPAs and students interested in learning more about the profession.
Paige Winslow has been an official ASCPA member for five years.
Nicholas Ryan Carlson, CPA
Nick Carlson learned about the Arizona CPA Foundation scholarship through professors at Northern Arizona University who were passionate about helping students succeed. His professors regularly shared opportunities such as the scholarship and worked to ensure financial barriers would not prevent students from completing their education.
Since graduating, Carlson has grown significantly both professionally and personally. He is now a CPA and a manager in the assurance practice at Eide Bailly, where he has worked since graduating from college. He primarily serves nonprofit organizations, a role he finds rewarding because it allows him to support entities making a positive impact on their communities.
Through ASCPA membership, Carlson has been able to connect with new CPAs and reconnect with former classmates, coworkers and clients while staying current on industry developments. Those connections, along with the support of mentors and leaders throughout his career, have helped build his confidence and shape his work ethic.
Away from the office, Carlson enjoys hiking, spending time with family and friends, and karaoke.
Nick Carlson has been an official ASCPA member for two years.
Supporting the Profession
These stories are a reminder that the impact of an Arizona CPA Foundation scholarship extends far beyond the financial support itself. A connection with a professor led to a scholarship. A scholarship led to ASCPA membership. Membership opened the door to professional relationships, resources and opportunities that continue to support these CPAs throughout their careers. By building those connections early, we help students see a future for themselves in the profession — and give them a community to turn to as they grow.
The future of the accounting profession starts with the students entering it today. Your support of the Arizona CPA Foundation for Education & Innovation helps provide scholarships and opportunities that can make a lasting difference for aspiring CPAs across Arizona. Help us invest in the next generation of accounting professionals and create more stories like these. Donate today at www.ascpa.com/donate.