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CHICAGO – (July 14, 2023) – RSM US LLP (“RSM”) – the nation’s leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market – is pleased to announce that Tracey Walker, the firm’s Chief Diversity Officer, was recognized by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and CPA Practice Advisor as one of their 2023 Most Powerful Women in Accounting for her influence in positively shaping the profession.
The AICPA and CPA Practice Advisor partner each year to honor deserving professionals with their Most Powerful Women in Accounting award. While many of these individuals are directly engaged in client-serving practice, others help lead innovations within the profession through other roles. Tracey’s work on the AICPA’s National Commission for Diversity and Inclusion (NCDI) invites the building of skills to bridge differences across the profession and align for talent retention, innovation and growth.
“Our profession sits in the center of an ever changing and complex business environment,” said Barry Melancon, President & CEO with the AICPA. “To meet the expectations of that business world requires a new approach to attracting talent, and dexterity in retaining and developing them. Tracey’s recognition underscores her ground-breaking work on these competences, as she challenges us to think innovatively about the benefits of new people connections and safe spaces we create to learn and practice. We appreciate her voice, service to NCDI and the profession. She is a passionate and compassionate leader.”
“Tracey’s commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion, not only within our firm but within the accounting profession as a whole, is admirable,” said Brian Becker, managing partner & CEO with RSM US LLP. “Our firm and our profession benefit from enhanced diversity and inclusion, and we value Tracey’s leadership as we continue to strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued for their contributions.”
“We all have a role in creating an inclusive culture,” said Walker. “I am honored to be in a position to lead these efforts for RSM and am humbled by this recognition by the AICPA and CPA Practice Advisor.”
The 2023 Most Powerful Women in Accounting awards were presented at a ceremony at Dolby Live Stage at the Park MGM Casino during the AICPA ENGAGE conference in Las Vegas.
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