Liz Burkhalter, CPA, is the Director of CPA Pipeline at AICPA & CIMA, leading the CPA Pipeline Strategic Plan to strengthen the profession’s talent pipeline. She forges relationships with key stakeholders driving initiatives that attract and retain future CPAs. A strategic thinker and thought leader, Liz spearheads programs to engage students, guide CPA candidates, and promote the profession. A skilled presenter and advocate, she leverages data-driven insights to drive change. Before joining AICPA in 2016, she worked as an auditor and as an accountant at a global diagnostic imaging company, gaining expertise in financial analysis, compliance, and financial shared services.