Accounting Today Names Lana Kupferschmid as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in 2012

Sept. 20, 2012 - PRLog -- MINEOLA, NEW YORK  – Lana Kupferschmid, President of the National Conference of CPA Practitioners (NCCPAP), has been named one of the “Top 100 Most Influential People” by Accounting Today.  Kupferschmid, President of NCCPAP since November 2011, has been a strong voice, educator and advocate into Congress and the IRS on critical issues affecting CPAs nationwide.

“This honor is an indication that Lana Kupferschmid is as well respected throughout our profession by her peers and colleagues here at NCCPAP,” said Edward Caine, incoming president. “We congratulate her for being recognized as an influential accounting leader of 2012 in the United States.”

“To be recognized alongside many influential leaders within the profession and the President of the United States is a great honor and very humbling.   This profession is very complex.  Accountants face ever-changing tax laws, technology, accounting and auditing standards.   For me, to have the opportunity to be an effective change-agent in this profession is truly amazing.  To be recognized for that effort is quite an honor,” states Kupferschmid.  

Mrs. Kupferschmid runs her own accounting practice in Fort Myers, FL.  She was employed by Haskin & Sells, CPA, USV Pharmaceutical and eventually became the Vice President/Controller for Matrix Corporation in Orangeburg, NY.  She has played an active role in NCCPAP since 1989.  She and Aaron, her husband of 41 years, have twin daughters and enjoy visiting with their four grandchildren living in Colorado.  They are both active in their community and enjoy bicycle riding and traveling in their motor home.

ABOUT NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF CPA PRACTITIONERS (NCCPAP)
NCCPAP is a professional organization that advocates on issues that are of importance to CPAs in Public Practice throughout the United States.  NCCPAP members represent over one million businesses and individual clients.  NCCPAP monitors and influences tax administration, tax policy and accounting standards by meeting with Internal Revenue Service representatives, state taxing authorities, elected officials and other accounting professionals.  In addition, NCCPAP provides a platform for its members to exchange ideas and information on managing and running a successful CPA practice in today’s competitive environment.
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