Flood Shared Leadership Insights at San Diego Firm Growth Forum – May 21, 2025

AAFCPAs’ Destiny J. Flood, CPA, Commercial Partner, Outsourced Accounting & Fractional CFO joined a panel discussion on the evolving role of CPA firm partners at Accounting Today’s Firm Growth Forum. This session, Next-Gen Perspectives: Insights from Newly Minted Partners, highlighted the journeys of new partners, their motivations for leadership, and how they are shaping the future of the profession. Attendees gained valuable insights into how these leaders are navigating industry changes, developing new strategies for mentorship and hiring, and fostering a dynamic and inclusive workplace.

This session was designed for firm leaders, aspiring partners, and professionals looking to stay ahead of industry trends. With an emphasis on innovation and leadership, attendees left with a better understanding of the future of the profession along with insights on making a meaningful impact in their firms.

If you have questions, please contact Destiny J. Flood, CPA, Partner, Commercial Outsourced Accounting & Fractional CFO at 774.512.4151 or dflood@nullaafcpa.com—or your AAFCPAs Partner.

About the Author

Destiny J. Flood, CPA

Destiny leads AAFCPAs’ Commercial Division of the firm’s growing Outsourced Accounting & Fractional CFO practice providing “right-size” outsourced accounting and fractional CFO services, designed to optimize the effectiveness of the modern finance function. A service-driven leader, she manages the firm’s commercial team of fractional CFOs, controllers, and transactional accountants who collectively deliver accounting and advisory support to companies in diverse industries nationally. She leverages the resources of AAFCPAs’ 300+ employee firm to provide specialized resources …

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