Members on the Move

Our members are constantly on the move, making an impact on the CPA profession and reaching their professional goals.

Join us in congratulating your professional peers on their latest achievements this month:

Earlier this month at Oklahoma State University's Spring 2022 Awards Ceremony, OSCPA Student Members Francesca Spillman and Michael Riley earned awards for their efforts and impact in OSU's Master's in Accounting program.

Francesca Spillman (second from left) and Michael Riley (fourth from left) receive their awards.

Spillman is the recipient of the MS in Accounting SPIRIT Award. The SPIRIT Award is given to a student in OSU's Master's in Accounting program who embodies solidarity, pride, initiative, responsibility, integrity and togetherness.

"Because our cohort was small, I had the opportunity to get acquainted with my classmates and endeavored to be an encouragement to them, especially when we hit some rough spots during our semesters," Spillman said.

She will graduate from OSU with her master's degree in accounting this year, and she plans to sit for the CPA Exam from May to September 2022. She will also begin working for Love's Travel Stops as a staff accountant in October 2022.

"I am grateful that my peers chose me for this award, and the gift that I received for it will be a constant reminder of my time with them," she said.

Riley recevied the ConocoPhillips Outstanding Accounting Collaborative for Excellence (ACE) Associate Award.

The award recognizes the most outstanding ACE associate in OSU's Master's in Accounting program. Riley stood out for his willingness to run the ACE Tulsa, Okla. office and pick up additional assignments in Stillwater, Okla.

"It is an honor to be recognized for this award, as it means my dedication and hard work in helping students and my professors have paid off," he said.

Riley will be graduating with a master's degree in accounting this year. After graduating, he plans to sit for the CPA Exam and join Grant Thornton LLP as a tax associate in October.

Have you made a recent achievement, career change or received an honor? We want to showcase you! Share your news or nominate a peer for the OSCPA's Members on the Move by emailing communications@oscpa.com.