Instructor
D. Boyd Busby, CPA, CGMA has served as Executive Director of the Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy since May 2015. He is a licensed CPA in Alabama and holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Troy University. Mr. Busby began his professional career in public accounting working for the firm, Wilson, Price, Barranco, Blankenship & Billinglsey, PC, now Warren Averett, in Montgomery Alabama. He served as Chief Financial Officer of Hodges Warehouse & Logistics for 14 years and was the Managing Member of Hodges Business Services, LLC for 2 years.
Mr. Busby currently serves on the NASBA Executive Director’s Committee and the ALD Task Force. Past committee assignments include the Strategic Planning Committee, Enforcement Committee, ALD Committee, Legislative Committee and CPA Exam Transition Task Force. Mr. Busby serves on the Board of Directors for the Higher Education Partnership, the Better Business Bureau Serving Central and South Alabama, the Alabama Association of Regulatory Boards, the Alabama Educational Leadership Hall of Fame Screening Committee, and he also serves on the Troy University School of Accountancy’s Advisory Council.
Instructor
Dr. Holland brings over 20 years of strategic planning and hands-on expertise to the table, with a focus on talent development, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her extensive experience spans both the business world and education sector, where she has made significant impacts in fostering growth and implementing effective programs.
As a visionary leader, Florence has often been the first to step into new roles, showcasing her ability to build from the ground up. Her affiliations include esteemed organizations such as Cobb County Schools, Fulton County Schools, Auburn University, ACCESS Consulting Solutions, The Diversity Movement, RSM, Southwire and the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, among others.
Thinking about becoming a CPA but unsure how the requirements fit into your plans? Join the Alabama Society of CPAs for a student-focused conversation designed to help you understand your options and plan your next steps.
Hear from representatives of the Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy, public accounting firm recruiters, and academia as they discuss CPA licensure pathways and what they mean for Alabama students. This session will connect education, exam, and experience requirements with practical considerations for your college and career planning.
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Whether you are exploring accounting, planning your remaining coursework, or preparing to graduate, this webinar will help you identify the questions to ask and the steps to consider as you move forward.
Bring your questions and take the next step toward your future as a CPA.
Educators and advisors are encouraged to share this opportunity with their students.
Accounting. It’s More Than You Think.