Alabama Society of CPAs
The women who make ASCPA work ensure this association for Certified Public Accountants gives its members access to resources , a network of professionals across the state ( and outside state lines ) and advocacy through legislative representation .
WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT continuing to move our organization forward with advancements in technology , strengthening our staff and streamlining our internal processes to benefit our members .
YOU WOULD NEVER GUESS how small our staff is . We do the work of a much larger staff with 11 people .
WE VALUE our team . We work every day with integrity , transparency and a collaborative spirit . Whether it ’ s collaborating with each other on an internal project , or working with our members to achieve a goal or move an initiative forward , our team keeps the end goal in mind and works hard to be as efficient and impactful as possible .
CURRENTLY , WE ARE WORKING ON strengthening the accounting pipeline . We have strategic goals and initiatives to get in front of middle- and high-school students . We want them to be aware of accounting as a profession and keep our collegiate students engaged and involved .
WE HOPE WOMEN WILL keep reaching for their goals . Whether it ’ s in accounting , or any other field , now is our time . In today ’ s business landscape , women are leaders , strategic and impactful . Women get it done , and often we are juggling 10 million other things at the same time , whether it ’ s our own family , aging parents , growing a side hustle or small business . It ’ s nothing short of inspirational .
WE ’ VE LEARNED THE HARD WAY THAT you can ’ t please everyone and that sometimes , no matter how many times you email , instructions or reminders get missed . But , we are all human , and we ’ re in this together .
OUR SECRET SAUCE is our people . Our staff , our members , our board members — we all have the same goal , and we even like to have a little fun while getting there .
ALABAMA . CPA
Pictured ( L to R ): Megan Hughes , Bethany Booth , Sarah Lowery , Jeannine Birmingham , Kristi Gates , Caroline Hale , Shirley Carroll