The Iowa Society of CPAs announced CEO Cindy Adams will retire this October.
A search committee of current and past executive committee board members will identify potential candidates and name her successor.
Adams has served as the society's CEO since 2012 and has been a member for 40 years, with additional service as board president and as a committee volunteer. Adams also served as a member of the AICPA Task Force on the Future of Learning, national accreditation commissioner, member of the Drake University School of Accounting Advisory Board, past president of CPA Society Executives Association and currently serves on the NASBA State Societies Relations Committee.
The ISCPA is a 4,000-member organization, headquartered in West Des Moines.
“It has been my honor and privilege to lead this organization and work with and for so many outstanding, intelligent and passionate Iowa CPAs,” Adams said in a statement. “It has genuinely been a highlight of my long career in this profession. I am proud of the continued evolution of the Society during my tenure, striving to meet member needs and solve problems. We have accomplished many awesome things together, and I will remain forever thankful for the friendships and connections I have made while serving as CEO.”
“Cindy is a phenomenal leader,” said Emily Heeren, finance manager with Corteva Agriscience and ISCPA chair, in a statement “Her vision has led the society through many changes. Her passion for the profession is visible in all that she does, and I can’t thank Cindy enough for her leadership over the last ten years. She has strengthened the Society and set it up for future success.”
Those interested in the vacant CEO position can email a letter of application and resume to searchcommittee@iacpa.org.
