Join us for an insightful and engaging Accounting Educators Exchange, where accounting faculty and professionals come together to explore the latest advancements shaping the future of accounting education. Hosted in collaboration with the North Carolina Association of CPAs, the Virginia Society of CPAs, and the Maryland Association of CPAs, this multi-state event is designed to foster networking, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing among educators dedicated to preparing students for a rapidly evolving profession.
This event is free to MACPA Members in Education. If you are an Accounting Educator and a member of MACPA and are not receiving this complimentary, please reach out to MACPA's Member Service Center.
We are still planning the agenda, but our topics will be:
MACPA and Maryland State Board Update
Engaging Students Online
Service Learning Projects
Data Analytics
AI and Emerging Technologies Panel
Regulatory/Alternative Pathways Discussion
Breakout Session - Takeaways from the Day
Rebekah (Brown) Olson, CPA, is the CEO of the Maryland Association of CPAs and an influential figure in the accounting profession, recognized as one of Accounting Today's Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting for 2022.
Joining the MACPA in 2012, Rebekah assumed the position of Manager of Membership Development and Engagement in 2014. In 2018, she was appointed Director of Development, where she served on the leadership team steering the association through the complex challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and the departure of longstanding CEO Tom Hood.
Passionate about the future of the accounting profession, Rebekah is a sought-after speaker who frequently shares her insights on professional trends and opportunities. As a certified facilitator, she has guided numerous organizations, both in the United States and Canada, in the strategic planning process.
Rebekah's contributions have garnered recognition from various prestigious entities. CPA Practice Advisor recognized her as a top thought leader under 40 in the CPA profession in 2017, 2019, and 2020. In 2019, she was honored with the President's Award by the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Baltimore Chapter for her community service. Additionally, Rebekah was named a Maryland Daily Record Leading Women Honoree in 2020.
Rebekah holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, dual specializing in Accounting and Sports Management, from The Max M. Fisher School of Business at The Ohio State University, which she earned in 2009. She obtained her CPA designation in 2011. After gaining invaluable experience at a Top 100 firm, Rebekah decided to leave public accounting and leverage her talents and experiences to work on behalf of the profession at the Maryland Association of CPAs.
