Local accountant Sarah Timmons attends Leadership Academy
Sarah Timmons, a manager at Wheeler, Wolfenden & Dwares P.A., has been recognized among the accounting profession’s rising stars, selected as just one of 30 certified public accountants under age 36 for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ annual Leadership Academy in Durham, N.C.
Timmons joined colleagues from across the country for three days in the fall to learn cutting-edge leadership theory, develop tools for handling complex management challenges, network with other up-and-comers and discuss a host of strategic issues facing certified public accountants (CPAs) and the accounting industry.
Conference participants were joined by some of the profession’s most experienced leaders, including American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Chairman Bob Harris and Barry Melancon, the institute’s president and CEO.
“As the national voice of the profession, the AICPA believes it is vitally important to cultivate talented and committed young CPAs to lead the profession and help it meet its obligation to serve the public interest,” said Harris, CPA/CFF. “We are fortunate to help these ambitious, talented professionals develop the skills they’ll need to guide the profession in the coming decades.”
The AICPA selected the 30 attendees of the Leadership Academy from more than 120 candidates recommended by their employers, state CPA societies or both. All candidates had to submit résumés that included work history, licensure information, professional volunteer activities, community service, and awards and honors. In addition, the candidates each had to supply a statement explaining why participating in the Leadership Academy would be important personally. The AICPA reviewed and evaluated each submission.
Timmons, of Millsboro, graduated from the University of Delaware with a bachelor of science degree in accounting with a minor in management information systems.
Timmons is a member of the Associated Builders and Contractors Association, Lewes/Rehoboth Rotary, Rehoboth Chamber of Commerce, The Wellness Community of Delaware, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Delaware Society of CPAs.
