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For our final Black History Month feature, we are grateful to honor Charles Wilhoite. As seasoned industry leader, Charles watched the CPA profession blossom from counting diversity with 10 fingers, to a community full of opportunities. Through his time working with clients, peers, and non-profits, Charles discovered the secret to becoming a superhero, "If young Black students, adults, and professionals can see me, I guarantee that some of them will believe they can be me—not special, but visible—a superpower that is wonderfully contagious".

To celebrate Black History Month, we are excited to spotlight Grace Charles, an OSCPA member that embodies "paying it forward". As mentor to her peers at McDonald Jacobs, Grace redefines the workplace by centering cultural authenticity and resilience.

As a new CPA, Maddie Glass advocates for the next generation of CPAs to embrace every opportunity that comes your way, even if it feels uncomfortable. In her time amidst her peers at Delap LLP and OSCPA, Maddie has found that the most challenging experiences become valuable lessons to share with future accountants. Congratulations to Maddie for obtaining her license while offering her community the same unwavering support she had on her journey to becoming a CPA.

Cheers to Brooke Deering on earning her CPA license! As she sets out on this exciting new chapter in her career, Brooke is grateful to have such a strong, supportive community at Jones & Roth PC and OSCPA. The sky is the limit, and we can not wait to see what you do next, Brooke!

Welcome in 2024 with OSCPA Chair Tracy Allen and join our community in shaping what it means to be a CPA in the new year. 

Meet Julie DeCourcey-Bell of McDonald Jacobs PC, and join us in celebrating her recent accomplishment as a newly licensed CPA! As a Portland local, one of the most inspirational and joyous aspects of Julie's career is her ability to support nonprofits in the city she grew up in.

Portland State University student and one of the Yaeger CPA Review course single-part winners, Rebecca Mintz is excited to celebrate graduation and ace her CPA exam in 2024.

From Portland State University to Jack W Olds & Company LLP, and part-time world traveler, Lawrence Unkeowannulack exemplifies the power of dedication. With help from the Yaeger CPA Review course, Lawrence is committed to continually expanding his knowledge as he prepares for the CPA exam under its new format.

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Joylyn Ankeney encourages us to expand our definitions of professionalism wide enough to reach inclusive and unrelenting representation across cultures, "The more visibility we have to alternate ideas of what it can look like to show up as a professional the more space we create for people to join us here."

Shy Montoya, one of the Yaeger CPA Review course single-part winners, is eager to wrap up her pursuit of the CPA credential by passing the CPA exam.

After attending the Career Showcase this Fall, 2023 recipient of the Isler Northwest LLC Scholarship, Corban University student Kayla Moore is ready to take the CPA profession by storm.

When passion meets purpose, incredible things happen. Congratulations to Hannah Krantz, Corban University student and 2023 OSCPA Educational Foundation Recipient of the Dougall Conradie LLC Scholarship. As an aspiring CPA, Hannah looks forward to getting lost in the numbers so her clients can focus on what is most important to them.

Congratulations to Sarah Luginbill, University of Oregon student and recipient of the PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Scholarship. As an aspiring CPA, Sarah eagerly awaits a career where leadership and accountability are at the forefront of the profession.

OSCPA Chair Tracy Allen reflects on the power of connection and camaraderie in building a brighter future for the CPA profession.

From scholarship recipient to future CPA superstar! Meet Ryan, a recipient of the 2023 Fluence PC Scholarship, ready to make his mark in the accounting world during tax season.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Seleste Sanchez emphasizes the strength in diversity and paints a vibrant picture of what community means to her culture, "I believe that one of the most powerful messages that Hispanic culture can offer to the rest of the world, is that by working together you can achieve greatness."

Dachelle is a Staff Accountant with Downing & Company and a recent Portland State University graduate. Dachelle is excited to continue the journey of becoming a CPA with help from the Surgent CPA review course.

2023 recipient of the Jay Richardson Memorial Scholarship from The OSCPA Educational Foundation, Forrest M. Cooley strives for constant improvement and setting new milestones as he finds success on his journey to becoming a CPA.

Recipient of the 2023 SingerLewak LLP Scholarship from The OSCPA Educational Foundation, Sydney E. Berrey defines success as helping others succeed despite their unfamiliarity with finance and accounting.

Southern Oregon Chapter Chair Matthew Bowers shares how infamous fraud scandals became a source of inspiration for him to pursue the CPA profession.