GRF’s Amy Boland Named One of the Most Powerful Women in Accounting for 2025

Bethesda, MD — December 23, 2025 — GRF CPAs and Advisors (GRF) is proud to announce that Amy Boland, CPA, Vice President, Partner and Director, Audit & Assurance, has been selected as one of the 2025 Most Powerful Women in Accounting, a prestigious award presented by CPA Practice Advisor. This annual recognition honors women leaders in the accounting profession whose impact, leadership, and commitment to excellence have distinguished them among their peers. 

Now in its 14th year, the Most Powerful Women in Accounting Award celebrates women who demonstrate exceptional leadership, promote inclusion, and contribute meaningfully to the success and advancement of the accounting profession. Recipients are nominated by their peers and selected by an independent panel of judges. Qualifications for selection for the Most Powerful Women in Accounting Awards, include: 

• She has been the driving force to create a culture of excellence, innovation, and inclusion. If she is a vendor, she has helped to develop the technologies and solutions that will empower organizations to be more productive and profitable. 
• She is one of the top leaders in the accounting profession and her leadership has had a demonstrable effect upon the accomplishments of the organization with which she is associated. 
• She is a mentor, sponsor, and a role model, someone who stands out in her ability to encourage and help those around her thrive and flourish. 
• The work she does is influential and is having a positive impact on the accounting profession as a whole. 

“Amy is a role model many of us look to, especially women in our profession, showing that it’s possible to build a remarkable career in public accounting while raising a family and lifting others along the way,” said GRF President and Managing Partner, Jackie Cardello.  “She leads with strength, compassion, and authenticity—serving clients, growing a book of business, and guiding our largest service line through meaningful change while empowering her team to go the extra mile. Amy’s commitment to collaboration and inclusion has shaped our culture, attracted exceptional talent, and inspired countless future leaders.” 

About Amy Boland

Amy Boland, CPA, Vice President, Partner, and Director of Audit & Assurance at GRF CPAs & Advisors, is widely recognized as an outstanding woman leader in the accounting profession, with more than 30 years of experience serving nonprofit organizations, associations, and international NGOs. A trusted expert in audit and assurance services and federal compliance, she has played a pivotal leadership role in delivering high-quality client service, mentoring audit professionals, and advancing technology and best practices across the firm. Amy is a founding member of GRF’s Women on the Move initiative and serves on the AICPA Women’s Initiatives Executive Committee, demonstrating her deep commitment to developing future leaders and advancing women in the profession. Her longstanding community and industry involvement—including prior board service as treasurer of the American Association for Suicidology and frequent speaking engagements on nonprofit and compliance issues—reflects both her technical excellence and her dedication to service, making her highly deserving of recognition as an exceptional leader in accounting. 

About the Most Powerful Women in Accounting Award

The Most Powerful Women in Accounting Award was created to recognize outstanding women leaders who have made a substantial impact in the accounting profession. Honorees exemplify leadership excellence, foster inclusion and innovation, and serve as mentors and role models for future generations of professionals. Recipients are featured and celebrated through the awarding organizations’ platforms, including presentations at major industry events. 

About GRF CPAs & Advisors 

Headquartered in the Washington, DC metropolitan region, GRF CPAs & Advisors (GRF) is a full-service professional services firm providing clients with audit and assurance, tax services, outsourced accounting, and advisory solutions. Celebrating 45 years in 2026, GRF leverages a deep bench of industry expertise to assist nonprofit organizations, government contractors, privately held businesses, trusts, and individuals with their most challenging financial and operational issues. GRF’s team of CPAs and advisors excel at helping clients grow and reach their best financial position, which is why clients trust our firm to consult with them on all types of financial matters. 

For more about GRF CPAs & Advisors, visit our website at www.grfcpa.com.