Ebony Fisher, CPA

Hats off to the NABA INC. Planning committee and everyone who played a role in curating such an inspiring week at the 2024 NABA convention. So honored to have been part of the delegation that represented the CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) family at this years convention. My heart is full and my spirit energized! As I reflect on the week that was, I am inspired and challenged to be a part of the solution that will improve and increase diversity and representation in the accounting profession. Key takeaways from the conference that really fed my soul: 1. Embrace your power and own your story. 2. There is nothing more powerful than what follows “I am….”. How do you define yourself? What are the stories you are telling yourself? 3. Do you have your personal board of directors? Key ones to have- A mentor, a banker, an attorney and an accountant (CPA). My additional personal favorite- a therapist! 4. The power of relationships. Invest in relationships. 5. AI is here to stay. Lean in. Embrace it. Master it. Let it create opportunities for you! 6. Embrace your weaknesses and lean in to them. If you don’t practice what you are not good at, you cannot get better! 7. Be a part of the FLOW! Foster Leadership Opportunities and Wealth! #NABAFlow

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Register for our webcast discussing 2024 Revisions to OMB Uniform Guidance. https://lnkd.in/gweQ3uF6 Anita Shah and Matthew Dinsdale share tips on how to prepare for and make the most of higher thresholds and reduced complexity in grant management.

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Register for our webcast discussing 2024 Revisions to OMB Uniform Guidance. Anita Shah and I share tips on how to prepare for and make the most of higher thresholds and reduced complexity in grant management.

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New Virginia Sales and Use Tax legislation provides some tax relief for contractors. Learn more about the changes, possible challenges, and opportunities on our blog

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The AICPA has launched a new apprenticeship program in response to feedback from finance leaders about the difficulties in recruiting and retaining talent in these roles. This initiative provides an opportunity for individuals to develop essential skills and enhance their value in their positions. It is also now officially recognized by the Department of Labor (DOL) as a certified training apprenticeship. With the comprehensive support of an earn-while-you-learn registered apprenticeship, individuals aged 16 and older with a high school diploma can embark on a well-paying and fulfilling career path Here’s the link to the release via PRNewswire – https://lnkd.in/e5bMTEzT I am happy to discuss the details and benefits of the AICPA Apprenticeship Program [email protected] #accounting #AI #agile #audit #automation #automationsolution #accountingandmindset #building #business #careers #career #CGMA #cpa #CPE #CPECredits #cpecredit #CPEPrograms #controller #culture #culturematters #CFO #dataanalytics #development #digital #ethics #finance #financeandaccounting #financedirector #financeeducation #financeleaders #financeleadership #financemanager #financeTransformation  #future #futureready #Futureoffinance #GenAi #growth #help #hiring #hr #hrcommunity #hrleaders #hrleadership #hrevents #hrlearning #investing #innovation #jobs #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #learning #learninganalytics #learningdevelopment #learningneverstops #learningplatform #learningstrategy #learningtechnologies #management #media #mindset #network #opportunities #pipeline #personaldevelopment #professionalwomen #recruiting #share #sustainability #tax #talent #training #network #career #mindset #talent #taxation #taxes #taxconsultant #taxadvisory #taxlaw #taxadvisor #taxlaw #taxattorney #taxdeductions #taxefficiency #taxfiling #taxcompliance #taxexperts #taxadvice #taxfacts #technology #team #talent #training #transformation #transformationdigital #training #upskilling #work 

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Deloitte Multistate Tax specialist Joe Garrett weighs in on Tennessee’s $1.55 billion franchise tax refunds in the latest @bloombergtax article. Learn more: 

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The Department of Labor recently announced updates to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) changing the standard salary level and the highly compensated employee threshold. Read more about what business leaders should know about the new FLSA regulations on our blog.

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Does your nonprofit need a compliance audit under the Uniform Guidance, sometimes referred to as a single audit? We understand how high the stakes are for organizations who received federal award funding. For high quality reporting and recommendations, schedule a consultation with an Aprio Nonprofit Advisor today: https://lnkd.in/eP7_2tE9 #Aprio #Nonprofit #AprioNonprofit #UniformGuidance

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Does your nonprofit need a compliance audit under the Uniform Guidance, sometimes referred to as a single audit? We understand how high the stakes are for organizations who received federal award funding. For high quality reporting and recommendations, schedule a consultation with an Aprio Nonprofit Advisor today: https://lnkd.in/eBAGsZNb #Aprio #Nonprofit #AprioNonprofit #UniformGuidance

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Looking forward to speaking at #AuditCon and sharing proven and practical strategies to eliminate repeat audit findings. (Yeah, I know this sounds like total geek-speak... but it works and it's a tremendous way to mitigate risks and add value to our organizations). #audit #compliance #speaker

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Cherry Bekaert is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture that values the diverse qualities each team member contributes. Our commitment to allyship and building a diverse organization is demonstrated through our ongoing firm-wide Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): • ADAPT (Abled & Disabled, Allies Partnering Together): supports all people who have a physical and/or mental disability and allies. • MOSAIC: supports all people of color from various racial and ethnic backgrounds and allies. • Pride Alliance: supports all people who identify as LGBTQ+ and allies. • Working Parents and Caregivers: supports all people who are parenting or caring for loved ones and allies. • Women of Cherry Bekaert: supports all women at the Firm and allies. Together, with our ERGS, Green Table Talks, and continuous efforts to highlight cultural observances, we're fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Discover how we're making a difference for our people, clients and communities through our firm-wide initiatives: https://okt.to/sKnkJW #DiversityMonth #DEI #BridgingDifferences #CelebratingDiversity

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Cherry Bekaert is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture that values the diverse qualities each team member contributes. Our commitment to allyship and building a diverse organization is demonstrated through our ongoing firm-wide Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): • ADAPT (Abled & Disabled, Allies Partnering Together): supports all people who have a physical and/or mental disability and allies. • MOSAIC: supports all people of color from various racial and ethnic backgrounds and allies. • Pride Alliance: supports all people who identify as LGBTQ+ and allies. • Working Parents and Caregivers: supports all people who are parenting or caring for loved ones and allies. • Women of Cherry Bekaert: supports all women at the Firm and allies. Together, with our ERGS, Green Table Talks, and continuous efforts to highlight cultural observances, we're fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Discover how we're making a difference for our people, clients and communities through our firm-wide initiatives: https://okt.to/0XPqRp #DiversityMonth #DEI #BridgingDifferences #CelebratingDiversity

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