I AM THE VSCPA

ADVISOR AND LEADER >> Two minutes with Gary Thomson, CPA

GARY THOMPSON, CPA >>

Extending CPAs’ influence to the government arena.

Gary Thomson, CPA,

is the Mid-Atlantic regional managing partner for Dixon Hughes Goodman and serves on the firm’s Executive Committee. He’s married to his high school sweetheart, Janice, and has a daughter, Morgan, who is an athletic trainer and graduate student at Virginia Tech. In January, Gary completed a term as chairman of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, where he continues to serve on the Executive Committee. He also serves on the VSCPA’s Board of Directors. He enjoys sports and is an avid golfer, a Pittsburgh Steelers season ticket holder and a Duke Blue Devils basketball fan.

I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT… This year has been all about my daughter's recent wedding. It's not possible my baby is married!!

PEOPLE DON’T KNOW THIS, BUT… I have been known to wear a Troy Polamalu wig to Pittsburgh Steelers games.

IF I WEREN’T AN ACCOUNTANT, I WOULD BE… A college professor or a basketball coach.

MY ADVICE TO FELLOW CPAs IS… Be well-rounded business leaders. We are trusted advisors and, as such, we have the opportunity to lead in many arenas, whether that be in our specific profession, in the community or in politics. I NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT… A little cash and my cell phone.

I WISH CPAs KNEW… How much we are trusted and needed beyond just the debits and credits or the Tax Code.

I’M A CPA BECAUSE… It’s a respected profession that allows us to help our staff and clients be more successful. n