PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE $128,950 in Scholarships Presented to 97 Nebraska College Students BY JONI SUNDQUIST, NEBRASKA SOCIETY OF CPAs SINCE 1976, THE FOUNDATION OF THE Nebraska Society of CPAs has championed the future of the CPA profession by funding scholarships for talented accounting students across the state. We’re not just investing in education—we’re investing in tomorrow’s business leaders, innovators, and financial problem-solvers! Fast forward to today, and our commitment is stronger than ever. This year alone, the Foundation awarded an incredible $128,950 in scholarships to deserving students from 14 Nebraska colleges and universities. That’s 97 ambitious accounting students who are now one step closer to their dreams, thanks to scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $3,000. BUILDING BRIDGES TO SUCCESS We understand the challenges of meeting the 150-hour education requirement, so we’ve prioritized helping students at pivotal moments in their academic journeys. Of the 97 scholarships awarded: 24 scholarships went to students in their final year of completing the 150‑hour requirement. Four scholarships celebrated the achievements of our 2024 Society award recipients. Two scholarships honored the legacies of former Society executives: Arnold Magnuson, who served the Society from 1958 to 1990, and Dan Vodvarka, who served from 1990 to 2018. 28 Pipeline Scholarships were made possible by the generosity of our amazing members and firms, encouraging students to join the CPA journey. 39 General Accounting Scholarships supported students earlier in their academic pursuits. HONORING EXCELLENCE A big CONGRATULATIONS to all the 2024-2025 scholarship recipients! These individuals are among Nebraska’s best and brightest, and we can’t wait to see the incredible impact they will have on the CPA profession. We also applaud Nebraska’s outstanding accounting instructors and administrators. Educators are the mentors and motivators shaping the next generation of CPAs. Their dedication makes all the difference, and we deeply appreciate everything they do to empower our students and strengthen the profession. BE PART OF THE IMPACT! Let’s keep the momentum going! Your support can make a huge difference in a student’s journey toward becoming a CPA. Consider making a donation to the Society’s Foundation today at www.nescpa.org/scholarships/donate and help us continue to invest in Nebraska’s accounting stars of tomorrow. Flip to page 22 to meet our 2024-2025 scholarship winners and see the faces of Nebraska’s CPA future. We’re building something extraordinary together! Joni Sundquist is president and executive director of the Nebraska Society of CPAs. You may contact her at (402) 476-8482 or joni@nescpa.org. Thank you to the Foundation of the Nebraska Society of CPAs Board of Trustees for 2024-2025. Daniel Wells, President Koski Professional Group PC, Omaha Kristian Rutford, Vice President Labenz & Associates LLC, Lincoln Christopher Lindner, Secretary Forvis Mazars LLP, Lincoln Michelle Thornburg, Treasurer Koski Professional Group PC, Omaha Ryan Burger GBE CPA PC, Seward Neal Lyons UNICO Group Inc., Lincoln Patrick Meyer HBE LLP, Lincoln Erica Parks Forvis Mazars LLP, Omaha Linda Scholting Doane University, Crete John Sehi Iron Horse CPAs & Advisors PC, Norfolk INVESTING IN NEBRASKA’S Future Accounting Stars 7 nescpa.org
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