CHICAGO, Dec. 3, 2021 – The Illinois CPA Society—one of the largest state CPA societies in the nation—is proud to announce its president and CEO, Todd Shapiro, has been named to Accounting Today’s 2021 “Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting” list. This is the seventh consecutive year Shapiro has been recognized on the national list of “thought leaders, change-makers, regulators and other leaders who are shaping the profession, and the issues that they face as they chart the future of accounting.”
In recognizing Shapiro, Accounting Today states: “Whether it’s by partnering with diverse groups to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first Black CPA, or producing an incisive report identifying the serious blockages in the pipeline of new CPA candidates, Shapiro has a keen eye for the issues that matter most to the profession, and a passion for engaging with them.”
“It’s an honor to be named to Accounting Today’s list again, as it truly reflects the efforts of the entire Illinois CPA Society’s staff, board of directors, volunteers, and members,” Shapiro says. “Our mission is to enhance the value of the CPA profession, and I firmly believe that our efforts to objectively explore, discuss, and bring solutions to the challenges and issues impacting the accounting profession are fulfilling that mission. I couldn’t be prouder of our position as a national thought leader, which is validated by this recognition.”
Shapiro, a Kankakee, Ill. native currently residing in La Grange Park, Ill., joined the Illinois CPA Society in 1998 and served as its CFO for 14 years before being named its president and CEO in 2013. Prior to joining the Illinois CPA Society, Shapiro amassed 20 years of financial and managerial experience as director of finance for Unilever, a multinational consumer package goods company, as well as with Continental Bank, Helene Curtis, Quaker Oats, and Zenith Electronics. He earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Illinois and his MBA from DePaul University.
Honorees on Accounting Today’s list were nominated by their peers from across the country and included prominent government officials, other state CPA society leaders, consultants, and key influencers in the accounting and finance profession.