Friday, January 20, 2017

Illinois CPA Society's Todd Shapiro Named a Top 100 Influential Person


As the vice president and corporate controller of GridLiance, Tim Salvesen ensures his company’s accounting records remain in accordance with the requirements of US GAAP and FERC. His responsibilities also extend to overseeing the finance and accounting group’s staff members and consultants. Engaged in his field, Tim Salvesen affiliates with various professional organizations, such as the Illinois CPA Society.

In September of 2016, AccountingToday Magazine recognized the Illinois CPA Society’s president and CEO, Todd Shapiro, with a noteworthy honor. The editorial staff at the magazine named Shapiro one of the accounting field’s Top 100 Most Influential People, a list that acknowledges forward-thinking leaders responsible for the ongoing advancement of the accounting field.

The magazine specifically commended Shapiro for shaping the Illinois CPA Society into an organization that fosters innovation. As part of its decision to name him among the Top 100 Most Influential People, it also noted his efforts as an advocate for innovation on the national level.