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From VsCpa.com

How exciting to see that my fi nancial adviser is as respected and admired by his colleagues as he is by this client! He is a special person. — In response to a post on Jim Shepherd, the VSCPA’s 2016 Outstanding Member of the Year (see page 27)

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Via FaCeBOOk >>

Of all the great sessions at this conference, I enjoyed this one the most. — On the “ValuesBased Leadership: Living in the Moment” session at the VSCPA’s Business & Industry Conference MaTT rIFFE, cpa Richmond

Congratulations Jim, wonderful tribute to a great CPA and individual! — On Jim Shepherd sTEphanIE saundErs, cpa Virginia Beach

FrOM the VsCpa COMMUniCatiOns sUrVey >>

“Th e branding of the VSCPA materials is very well done. I can tell the VSCPA materials at a glance and immediately know it will be a quality piece.”

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from the tWitterSphere >>

Th anks @StephPeters and @VSCPANews staff for leading with us in the profession! #vscpasummit16 #VSCPA2025

— @JLDernar

Great kickoff session & packed room of @VSCPANews rockstars! Looking forward to speaking tomorrow @ #VSCPASUMMIT16

— @keVinCsnyDer

Shout out to @VSCPANews! Th ey highlighted our very own Steven Sawyer today. Check out his great tip for new leaders!

— @MitCheLLWiGGins

Congrats to my friend Carolanne Petrusiak of @PBMares, one of top 5 CPAs under 35 as announced yesterday at @VSCPANews leadership summit! — @CheryLhyDer

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