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Caleb Jenkins recognized as youngest honoree of CPA Practice Advisor's 40 Under 40 Awards

CPA Practice Advisor recently announced the honorees of their2016 "40 Under 40 Awards,"an annual program that looks to recognize and honor young leaders shaping the accounting and tax profession. Amongst those chosen this year wasCaleb Jenkins, 22, ofRLJ Financial Services, who is now the youngest person to be honored by the program.

[IMGCAP(1)] "I'm humbled and extremely honored to be recognized as 2016 '40 Under 40' in the accounting and tax profession by CPA Practice Advisor," said Jenkins, per a statement. "This new honor further symbolizes the commitment I have to excellence and innovation within the accounting profession. I'm honored with the responsibility and privilege to take up the baton from the past generation. I look forward to working with brightest and best minds in the accounting profession to innovate and serve our clientele with excellence. One of my greatest delights is the opportunity to implement these innovative technologies and ideas in developing countries for those in material poverty through initiatives like the SALT program."

Candidates must be working in the accounting field (public, private, tax preparation, consulting, academia, government), be under 40 years of age, have a significant record of accomplishments on and off the job in areas such as mentoring, volunteering, and board membership.

"Caleb Jenkins and these other young professionals are blazing a trail for their peers to follow, and are dedicated to enhancing firm management and client service through innovative technologies and workflow practices," stated Gail Perry, editor-in-chief of CPA Practice Advisor. "They are leading the way in firms of all sizes as the profession evolves to meet changing demands. We are proud to honor these professionals as 2016 '40 Under 40' Honorees."

Jenkins was previously profiled in Accounting Todayfor hischaritable activities in Haitiand beyond.

For more on the 40 Under 40 Awards, head to CPA Practice Advisor'ssite here.

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