Instructor
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.
Be part of an important conversation about the future of the accounting and finance profession. This Future Forum is your opportunity to have your voice heard as part of the AICPA’s Finance and Accounting 2040: Rise to the Future Together global initiative. Guided by trained facilitators and inspired by futurist Dan Burrus’s “hard trends” approach, these interactive sessions bring together professionals from every corner of accounting to surface bold ideas, explore disruptive trends, and spark innovative thinking. Your insights will join voices from around the globe to co-create a shared vision for where the profession needs to head by 2040 — a vision that will guide the profession through change with clarity and confidence.
Please note this event is also being offered on September 29th, November 12th, and November 20th, in addition to this date. You can only receive CPE credit for one of these sessions.
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Registration Disclaimer:
This is a complimentary event — but space is limited! Please register only if you’re certain you can attend. If you find that you are unable to join us, kindly contact us to cancel as soon as possible so another guest may have your space. Cancellations within 48 hours may incur a fee to cover costs.
Interactive Session Format & What to Expect
This is not a one-way lecture; it’s an engaging, co-creative conversation. Your perspective helps shape where we go next.
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Hard Trends: Regulations and standards, Demographics, Technology
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