What is the Indiana CPA Educational Foundation’s role in shaping the future of the CPA profession in Indiana?
“The Foundation invests in the pipeline and the competencies the profession will need tomorrow. Through scholarships, grants, and programs like INCPAS Scholars, ACAP, and campus initiatives, it helps reduce financial barriers, enrich the educational experience, and encourage more students—especially from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds—to choose and persist in the CPA path. The Foundation plays a critical role as a strategic partner to both educators and employers in building a strong, ethical and forward looking profession in Indiana.”
Lisa D. Tressler, CPA
INCPAS Chair
RBSK Partners PC
“As our profession continues to adapt and evolve to the rapidly changing resources available to us, so do the expectations and the skills necessary to meet those expectations. These changes are creating new opportunities that future accounting professionals need to be aware of. The Indiana CPA Educational Foundation is the perfect catalyst for the Society to provide programs to high school and college students, along with providing financial support to future CPAs.”
Corbin L. Miller, CPA, CGMA
INCPAS Chair-Elect
Insight Accounting Group, PC
“If the Society helps set the direction of the profession, the Foundation provides the heartbeat that brings that vision to life. Its outreach and programming introduce students to careers they might not otherwise consider and helps them explore the limits of what is possible. It also cultivates the future colleagues our profession depends on. The strength of tomorrow’s profession begins with the interest the Foundation sparks today.”
Colby J. Chamberlin, CPA
INCPAS Vice Chair
Pile CPAs
“The Indiana CPA Educational Foundation plays a hands-on role in attracting and developing the next generation of CPAs. Through the INCPAS Scholars program, scholarships, and partnerships with organizations, it goes beyond raising awareness by creating real pathways into the profession. This work helps reduce financial and access barriers that often limit who see themselves in accounting. By connecting students to mentorship, resources, and opportunities, the Foundation is helping shape a more prepared and more diverse pipeline for Indiana.”
E. ZeNai Savage, CPA
INCPAS Vice Chair
Indy Chamber
“The Foundation provides early career awareness, scholarship opportunities, and, importantly, CPA Exam support. This goes a long way in reducing barriers to entry so we can continue to have a strong pipeline. Many of those students will go on to have long, impactful careers and become future leaders.”
JoAnna F. Simek, CPA
INCPAS Vice Chair
Forvis Mazars
