Carla McCall Named One of CPA Practice Advisor’s 2025 Most Powerful Women in Accounting

AAFCPAs is proud to announce that Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA has been named one of CPA Practice Advisor magazine’s 2025 Most Powerful Women in Accounting, an honor determined by the publication and an independent panel of judges who evaluate influence, leadership, and impact across the profession. This recognition builds on a sustained record of leadership. In 2024, McCall was named one of Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People. She has also been recognized as one of the Most Powerful Women in Accounting in 2020–2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 by the AICPA and CPA Practice Advisor Magazine.

The recognition highlights Carla’s exceptional career achievements, reflecting her influence on the accounting profession locally, nationally, and globally.

Career Highlights From 2025

Over the past year, McCall has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of the profession, including:

• Serving as Chair (and now Immediate Past Chair) of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and Co-Chair of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, helping set global priorities for the profession and share leading practices across markets.
• Delivering keynote addresses and presentations nationwide on future-ready firm models, inclusive cultures, and leadership, including appearances at ENGAGE, Digital CPA, the AICPA/CIMA Women’s Global Leadership Summit, numerous international, national, and state CPA societies, and future-focused firm partner retreats.
• Advancing advocacy for innovation and people-first cultures, championing technology adoption, exploring new service models, and continuing to mentor women leaders across the profession.
• Contributing insights featured in the Journal of Accountancy, Accounting Today, and Financial Management (FM Magazine).
• Celebrating additional recognitions, including being named among the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts (2025) and receiving a Boston Business Journal ICON Award, underscoring the collective performance and impact of the AAFCPAs team.

Outreach Beyond the Firm

McCall’s influence extends well beyond her firm through sustained professional outreach and advocacy, including:

• Promoting the accounting pipeline by speaking at high schools, universities, and student events to highlight the breadth of opportunities within the CPA profession.
• Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion, framing inclusive and equitable cultures as strategic advantages that strengthen organizations and the profession.
• Mentoring and community engagement, participating in regional and national initiatives such as Boston Business Journal Mentoring Monday, collaborating across firms to elevate best practices, and speaking to the Financial Executives International (FEI) Boston Chapter on the evolving role of CFOs in a technology-forward profession.

“This recognition reflects the collective efforts of so many leaders committed to moving our profession forward,” said McCall. “The future of accounting depends on innovation, inclusion, and a willingness to anticipate change, and I’m grateful to be part of a profession that continues to evolve and lead.”

Build What’s Next—With Us

At AAFCPAs, we believe the future of the profession is created by curious, collaborative, and forward-thinking professionals. If you’re looking to grow your career in an environment that values innovation, leadership development, and inclusive cultures, we invite you to explore careers at AAFCPAs.