VSCPA News

July 30, 2020 Secretary Aubrey L. Layne Jr., CPA Office of the Secretary of Finance Patrick Henry Building 1111 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 RE: Conformity to the CARES Act Dear Secretary Layne: In light of the upcoming special session of the Virginia General Assembly scheduled to begin on

Billy Barber, CPA, PFS CFO, Foundation Companies, LLC Fredericksburg Hometown: Fredericksburg Billy Barber, CPA, PFS, went to the University of Richmond to play baseball and take advantage of its highly reputable business program where he studied finance. Soon after graduation, he found himself

Patricia Drolet, CPA, proves that not only can women rise to the top, they can also work to reflect diversity within their firms and the profession. As a female CPA in the 1980s and 1990s, Pat did not see many CPAs who looked like her in top roles, and she was determined to change the view. With a

With the pandemic disrupting nearly every VSCPA member’s firm, organization or company, we wanted to know: What is the most pressing concern for you now? A May survey of the effects of the pandemic on VSCPA members reveal that ensuring the continued health and safety of employees is the most

Louise Reed’s most notable innovation is Afloat, a company that utilizes blockchain technology and smart contracts to automate the exchange of state transferable tax credits. Louise received her master’s degree in physics at Duke. “I like using the power of math to see how the world works today, but

At its meeting on May 21, 2020, the Virginia Board of Accountancy (VBOA) voted with the intent to approve more options for the Virginia-Specific Ethics Course beginning with the 2021 course. The two-hour annual requirement will remain the same for all Virginia CPAs. All licensees (excluding those

When Virginia native Mike Gracik Jr., CPA, attended the University of Virginia (UVA) on a full-ride athletic training scholarship, he didn’t think he would graduate with an accounting degree. “Accounting focuses on logical reasoning which really appealed to me. After my first class, I declared it my

Dianne Guensberg, CPA, began her VSCPA involvement in 2011, dovetailing her organization’s recruiting efforts. During her career, she executed the first IRS audit and even found herself auditing in a cave. Dianne has two dogs, Beau Beau and Bonnie, loves gardening and is an avid reader — a hobby

The VSCPA welcomes 59 new 40-Year Members! This designation is bestowed upon members in their 41st year of consecutive membership. These members have shown amazing dedication to the profession. Thank you! Mark J. Adams, CPA, Newport News John M. Bean, CPA, Virginia Beach Peter M. Becker, Alexandria

2020 Virginia CPA Honors & Awards Winners Congratulations 2020 Award Winners Outstanding Member: Mike Gracik Jr., CPA, Keiter Ruth Coles Harris Advancing Diversity & Inclusion: Patricia Drolet, CPA, Councilor Buchanan Mitchell, CPAs and Business Advisors Impact: Louise Reed, CPA , Afloat, Inc. VSCPA