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Salt Lake City, June 25^th, 2013 — Jason Hunter, CPA, Tax Manager of Mantyla McReynolds, has been selected as one of 38 young CPAs to participate in the American Institute of CPAs 5^th annual Leadership Academy in Durham, N.C. this fall.

Hunter will join an exclusive group of rising stars in the accounting profession to learn leadership theory and strategic planning techniques while developing tools for handling complex management challenges. Leadership Academy participants, all under age 36, will discuss pressing issues facing CPAs and the accounting profession with some of the profession’s most influential leaders, including AICPA Chairman Richard Caturano, CPA, CGMA, and Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA, the Institute’s president and CEO.

“Being selected for the AICPA’s Leadership Academy means being part of an elite group of the best and brightest young minds in the accounting profession,” said Caturano. “These young CPAs are poised to make a positive impact in the profession, and the training they will receive will serve them well as they take the next steps in their careers.”

The AICPA selected the 38 attendees of the Leadership Academy from more than 120 candidates recommended by their employers, state CPA societies or both. Candidates submitted resumes which included work history, licensure information, professional volunteer activities, community service, and awards and honors.

Before selecting the 2013 class, the AICPA reviewed each submission, including a statement provided by the candidate explaining why participating in the Leadership Academy would be important to them personally.

Jason started with Mantyla McReynolds in 2007 and has been an vital part of our growing firm.  He specializes in tax planning and strategy for small and medium size companies and their owners as well as high net worth individuals.  He is also a Certified QuickBooks Proadvisor. He works on our non-profit entities and the dreaded 990.  Jason received a bachelor’s degree from Utah Valley University and a Masters of Accountancy from the University of Utah in 2010. 

“We are pleased to have Jason as an important part of our tax department.  He is well qualified to be selected to participate in the leadership academy.  We look forward to him being part of the management team here for many years to come,” said Ken Oveson, tax department head at Mantyla McReynolds.

The American Institute of CPAs Leadership Academy will be held from Sept. 29 – Oct. 3 at the Washington Duke Inn – Durham, NC. Additional information is available at  AICPA.org/youngcpanetwork.

Mantyla McReynolds is a local CPA firm, based in one of the greatest places to live: Salt Lake City, Utah.  The firm has the experience and expertise to help businesses throughout Utah, the United States and the world, and it has serviced small business, middle-market and international organizations for over 20 plus years.  Mantyla McReynolds is a BDO Seidman Alliance firm, offering experienced and accessible service teams, world-class engagement management and a focus on quality and efficiency.

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