Learn directly from accounting professionals from a variety of fields at Accounting Exploration: Unveiling Pathways and Possibilities.
This free virtual event hosted by the Maryland Association of CPAs, North Carolina Association of CPAs and Virginia Society of CPAs is open to everyone interested in accounting or wanting to learn more.
Master accounting, the language of business, to open doors and reach your career goals.
Gain insights from experienced accountants in various fields during panel discussions and breakout room chats.
That's right! By attending, you’re automatically entered to win gift cards throughout the event.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2025
Time | Session | Featured career pathways: |
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5:00-5:15 PM | Event Kickoff & Announcements (Raffle Prize Drawing) | |
5:15-5:45 PM | Accounting Career Experiences Panel (Panel #1) | - Corporate Accounting - Non-Profit Accounting -Technology |
5:45-5:50 PM | Break (Raffle Prize Drawing) | |
5:50-6:20 PM | Accounting Career Experiences Panel (Panel #2) | - Consulting & Advisory - Education - Governmental - Accounting |
6:20 PM | Break (Raffle Prize Drawing) | |
6:25-6:50 PM | Accounting Career Experiences (Panel #3) | - Entrepreneurship - Forensic Accounting - Public Accounting: Audit - Public Accounting: Tax |
6:50-7:00 PM | Event Wrap-up (Final Raffle Prize Drawings) | |
7:00-7:30 PM | Meet the Professionals (Breakout Room Meet & Greet) |
Kimberly is a Global Technology and Finance leader with over 30 years of career achievements. She is the Chief Executive Officer of KET Solutions, LLC, a consulting firm focused on business growth, innovation, strategy, transformation and inclusive leadership. Ellison-Taylor is a sought after keynote speaker and has received many awards and recognitions for her expertise and leadership including Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting and CPA Practice Advisor’s 25 Most Powerful Women in Accounting.
For almost 17 years, Ellison-Taylor served in global leadership roles for Oracle Corporation. Kimberly advised C-Suite Executives on cloud solutions that innovate and transform business. Ellison-Taylor is also an adjunct professor for Carnegie Mellon University’s Chief Information Officer Certificate program teaching Emerging Technologies & Innovation. She is also an independent board director.
Other professional achievements include tenure at Prince George’s County Government, KPMG, Motorola, and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Ellison-Taylor has an undergraduate degree in Information Systems from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, a MBA from Loyola University, an Accounting Certificate from the Community College of Baltimore County and a Master of Science from Carnegie Mellon University in Information Technology Management as well as a Chief Information Officer certificate. She is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Global Management Accountant, Certified Information Technology Professional and Certified Information Systems Auditor.
Kimberly has volunteered in the profession for over 20 years including leadership positions as Chairman of the American Institute of CPAs, Chairman of the Association of Certified Professional Accountants, and Chairman of the Maryland Association of CPAs. Kimberly is also the Chair for the AICPA’s National Commission on Diversity and Inclusion and is also the incoming President-elect for Beta Alpha Psi. Ellison-Taylor is also the Chairman of the Maryland Association of CPAs Education Foundation. Kimberly is a member of the board of advisors for several business schools.
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