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:

OSCPA Member Kelley Grace, CPA, is transitioning from the role of tax partner to financial advisor with Eide Bailly, LLP in Norman, Okla.

In this position, Grace will provide financial planning services, including investment portfolio management, asset allocation services and investment withdrawal strategies to high-net-worth individuals and business owners.

“I’m excited for this new chapter in my career and look forward to helping our clients create wealth management plans that help them meet their unique goals,” Grace said.

Four CPA Exam test takers not only passed the rigorous Exam, but did so with flying colors! Meet the OSCPA's 2022 Silver and Gold Medal Award winners:

Gold Medalist Suzanna Downey achieved the highest score while also completing all four sections within window three of the 2021 Exam. Suzanna earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from the University of Oklahoma (OU). She currently works at RSM US in Oklahoma City as an audit associate.

Silver Medalist David Reed achieved the highest score on all four sections within windows two and three of the 2021 Exam. David earned both his bachelor’s degree, double majoring in accounting and finance, and his master’s degree in accounting from Oklahoma State University (OSU). He currently works with Eide Bailly LLP in Tulsa.

Silver Medalist Connor Hodde achieved the highest score on all four sections within window four of the 2021 Exam and window one of the 2022 Exam. Connor earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from OU. He currently works in Oklahoma City as the vice president of finance at EyeCRO, a vision research company.

Silver Medalist Bailey Gower achieved the highest score on all four sections within windows three and four of the 2021 Exam. Bailey earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from OSU and works for BKD as an international tax services and global mobility consultant in Tulsa.

These four and more than 40 new CPAs, including Hodde, were honored at the Oklahoma Accountancy Board's New CPA Ceremony last week at the Oklahoma State Capitol.