The #1 tool I recommend to people for getting engaged in the accounting profession is Twitter. LinkedIn is second, but Twitter is really where you can meet some of the most influential members of the industry!
Follow them, read their tweets, and engage. The Twitterati of accounting are more than happy to help you in ANY way they can.
1. Roger Philipp, CPA and CEO of Roger CPA Review
A little inspiration for your Thursday! “Decide what you want to become, set your goals and get started!” -Mavis Nong pic.twitter.com/cpUHgTTXR1
— Roger Philipp, CPA (@rogercpa) June 4, 2015
For those of you that need some motivation to pass the CPA exam, Roger is the most enthusiastic CPA Review instructor out there!
2. Greg Kyte, CPA and Comedian
I’m turning 43 today. I have to disclose that my body is changing its depreciation method from straight-line to double declining balance. — Greg Kyte, CPA (@gregkyte) May 22, 2015
Greg is HILARIOUS. Most days he tweets 3 comedy tweets that are mostly hilarious. And if you aren’t laughing with him, he encourages you to laugh at him which happens at moments like this… 
3. Jody Padar, CPA and CEO of New Vision CPA Group
From my team..1.5 hours on hold 2get through to an #IRS agent…my bladder is about to burst..guess I shouldn’t have had that large coffee!! — Jody Padar (@JodyPadarCPA) May 27, 2015
The truth is about 90% of CPA’s work for small CPA firms with 10 or less people. Jody runs a small CPA firm herself and is a spokesperson for small firms and tech savvy CPA’s. It’s important to know what she’s talking about to have a pulse on the profession!
4. Lifestyle Accountant
Life is good outside the cubicle pic.twitter.com/trMAPwyebH — Lifestyle Accountant (@LifestyleAcct) May 12, 2015
This guy is incredible. He openly shares his personal financials each month. Income, expense, net worth and everything in between!
5. Tom Hood, CEO of the Maryland Association of CPA’s
The Spirit of a CPA http://t.co/3wBKeGTfk3
— Tom Hood (@tomhood) May 21, 2015
Tom is one of the most respected thought leaders in the accounting industry. You’ll see him at just about every accounting industry event and normally he is the keynote speaker!
A must follow for any young accountant!
Who are your favorite accountants/CPA’s to follow on Twitter? Let me know in the comments below!
