Tom Hood is a visionary and influential leader in the accounting profession, with over 24 years of experience as the CEO of the Maryland Association of CPAs and the founder of the Business Learning Institute. He is now the EVP of Business Engagement and Growth at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, the world's largest accounting and finance organization. 

As a CPA, CGMA, and CITP, Tom has a unique perspective on the future of accounting and finance, and how to help professionals thrive in a rapidly changing environment. He is passionate about empowering and inspiring others to embrace change, leverage technology, and develop new skills and mindsets. He is also a prolific author, speaker, and social media influencer, with over 780,000 followers on LinkedIn, Twitter, and other platforms. He has been recognized as one of the most influential people in accounting by Accounting Today, and as one of the first thought leaders inducted into the Accounting Hall of Fame by CPA Practice Advisor.