“Did you know that the circle or the sphere is one of the strongest shapes in nature? The reason it's considered the strongest is that within a circle or sphere, stress is distributed equally instead of concentrating at any one point. When I see the COCPA, I see strength. I see a circle of accounting professionals supporting one another, equally distributing stress without concentrating on any one point.” - Alicia Gelinas, CPA, COCPA President and CEO

Having just passed the one-year mark in her role as president and chief executive officer, Alicia Gelinas, CPA, offers her perspective on how members of the COCPA community are supporting one another, addressing common member challenges, and making a difference amidst the changing landscape of the profession.

Read the full article in the Winter 2024 NewsAccount.