Phillip Mills, CPA
Assurance Director, Professional Practice Group
Washington D.C
Phillip Mills is an experienced CPA and an Assurance Director in Aprio, LLP’s Professional Practice Group. With over 15 years in public accounting and 7 years in professional teaching, Phillip is a subject-matter expert in US GAAP and US GAAS, specializing in planning, risk assessment, and internal controls. He has a proven track record in content development, learning methodology, and facilitation, as well as proficiency in quality management systems. Phillip is recognized as one of the industry's top instructors.
His experience spans various industries, including employee benefit plans, not-for-profit organizations, and privately held businesses. As a member of Aprio's Professional Practice Group, Phillip identifies learning and development opportunities to enhance team members' technical skills and enhance quality. He also researches emerging accounting and auditing standards, contributing to their design and implementation. Additionally, he teaches both technical and soft skills as a contracted instructor with multiple industry-leading platforms and local state societies.
Phillip holds a Bachelors degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting from the University of Baltimore, where he was a Wilson Presidential Award Scholar and graduated summa cum laude. He also has extensive tutoring experience and was named Peer Tutor of the Year at Howard Community College.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Phillip actively volunteers with the Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA), serving as an instructor and content creator for various conferences. He also develops and delivers CPE podcasts for LumiQ and acts as an advisor to multiple local non-profit organizations.
When he is not teaching or reading the latest authoritative literature, Phillip enjoys spending time at the Jersey shore and traveling across the country to play disc golf.
